Historical collection of minerals from around the world Mineral Collection- 4500 g - (25)

Important historical late-20th-century mineral collection – 25 selected samples, 4.5 kg

This important historical late-20th-century mineral collection brings together 25 selected samples, for a total weight of 4.5 kg, about 4500 grams.

The lot comprises a rich selection of Italian and foreign minerals, with a strong presence of classic Italian localities: Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Elba Island, Sardinia, Sicily, Piedmont, Lombardy and Lazio. In addition, there are international specimens from Peru, Slovakia, India, Spain, Namibia, Pakistan and Morocco.

The strength of the collection lies in its great mineral variety: calcites in septaria, Appennine datolites, Italian sulfides, Elba minerals, particular quartz varieties, metallic sulfides, fluorites, opals, barites and rare samples such as Peruvian tetrahedrite, Adamello fassaite, Pakistan topaz with mica, and Navajún pyrite.

The lot includes:

• Calcite – Pian di Venola, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
Sample of calcite from a Bologna-area locality of regional interest. Calcite is one of the most representative minerals of Italian sedimentary and hydrothermal contexts, valued for its luster, morphological variety and educational value.

• Calcite in septaria – Valle del Sillaro, Emilia-Romagna
Classic EM/EMilia-Romagna sample with calcite developed inside the septaria’s seams. The crystals adorn the internal fractures of the nodules, creating an aesthetically striking effect and a perfect structure for understanding septaria formation.

• Fassaite – Adamello, Brescia, Lombardy
Rare and very interesting fassaite, a clinopiroxene typical of metamorphic and metasomatic contexts. Provenance from the Adamello area adds geological and collecting value to the piece.

• Datolite – Sasso di Castro, Firenzuola, Tuscany
Classic sample from one of Italy’s most famous localities for datolite. A mineral highly appreciated for its vitreous brilliance, elegant crystallization and link to the ophiolitic context of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.

• Sulfur – Le Cetine di Cotorniano, Chiusdino, Siena, Tuscany
Native sulfur from the historic Tuscan locality of Cetine, tied to antimoniferous mineralizations. The intense yellow color and historic provenance make this sample a great Italian mineral classic.

• Hematite and quartz – Valle Giove, Elba Island, Tuscany
Elban association of strong territorial value, from one of the island’s most famous iron ore areas. Hematite gives the sample its characteristic metallic appearance, while quartz enriches the association, making it more complete and collectible.

• Aragonite – Modena, Emilia-Romagna
Emilian aragonite, calcium carbonate valued for its often fibrous, radiating or concretionary morphologies. An interesting specimen for provenance and systematic value.

• Gypsum flower – Secchiano, Emilia-Romagna
Gypsum specimen with lamellar habit, nicknamed “petal” for its slim, elongated form. A delicate and characteristic specimen, interesting for morphology and provenance.

• Calcite – Rome, Lazio
Lazio calcite sample, useful to represent a region less common in Italian mineral lots. A simple but interesting specimen to complete the geographic variety of the collection.

• Gypsum slice – Gabicce Mare, Marche
Gypsum specimen from the Adriatic area, presented in cross-section. The slice allows observation of structure, transparency and internal texture, making it interesting for educational purposes as well.

• Pyrite – San Clemente, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
Classic sample of Emilia-Romagna pyrite, with metallic luster and strong territorial value. The locality of San Clemente is highly appreciated by Italian collectors.

• Tetrahedrite – Lima, Peru
Rare and highly collectible sample. Tetrahedrite is a copper antimony sulfide, often associated with complex ore deposits. Peruvian provenance adds international allure and value to the lot.

• Cianite – Ticino, Switzerland
Alpine cianite sample, aluminum silicate typical of metamorphic environments. Provenance from Ticino adds geographic and mineralogical interest.

• Celestine and sulfur – Caltanissetta, Sicily
Very interesting association from an area historically linked to Sicilian sulfide minerals. The contrast between sulfur and celestine makes the piece particularly fascinating and representative of evaporitic contexts on the island.

• Quartz – Castelluccio di Moscheda, Modena, Emilia-Romagna
Quartz sample from a highly appreciated Apennine locality. Castelluccio di Moscheda quartz is a classic of Modenese mineralogy, often linked to the ophiolitic contexts of the Apennines.

• Galena – Slovakia
Foreign galena sample, lead sulfide with the typical metallic appearance and high weight. A classic mineral, very representative in mixed mineral lots.

• Apatite – Pune District, India
Indian apatite sample, a species highly valued for brilliance, transparency and crystallization. Pune District is one of the world’s most famous areas for zeolites and related minerals.

• Pyrite – Navajún, Spain
Specimen from one of the world’s most famous pyrite localities. Navajún pyrites are renowned for their extremely neat, geometric cubic crystals, highly sought by collectors.

• Opal – Parco Naturale dei Monti Pelati, Turin, Piedmont
Piedmont opal sample from the Monti Pelati area, known for ultrabasic rocks and secondary silicate mineralizations. A very interesting piece for provenance and geological context.

• Fluorite – Namibia
Foreign fluorite specimen, a mineral highly valued for color, luster and crystal habit. Namibian provenance adds international variety to the collection.

• Topaz and mica – Shigar Valley, Pakistan
Aesthetically and value-rich association from Pakistan, featuring topaz with mica. Shigar Valley is a renowned locality for pegmatitic minerals of high collecting interest.

• Barite, honey-colored – Peru
Barite sample with warm honey tones, described as “honey-colored” for its yellow-to-honey color. Barite is valued for its luster, high specific gravity and nice crystal forms.

• Chrysocolla – Campo di Calamita, Elba Island, Tuscany
Elban chrysocolla sample, a secondary copper mineral with blue and green hues. Provenance from the Campo/Calamita area makes the piece very interesting for those collecting Elba minerals.

• Quartz hopper – Porretta Terme, Emilia-Romagna
Quartz sample with hopper growth, characterized by a distinctive crystallization pattern and highly appreciated. An interesting specimen for morphology and Apennine provenance.

• Lamellar Hematite – Morocco
Moroccan lamellar hematite crystal, with metallic luster and flattened structure. An aesthetic, brilliant sample very representative of North African hematites for collectors.

This late-20th-century historical mineral collection brings together 25 selected samples for variety, provenance and collecting interest. The Italian component is very strong, with pieces from classic Apennine localities, Elba Island, Tuscany, Sicily, Sardinia, Piedmont, Lombardy and Lazio, paired with international specimens chosen for rarity or aesthetic value.

The value of the lot lies in the combination of historical samples, classic localities, rare species and highly representative minerals. From Sasso di Castro datolite to Navajún pyrite, from Peruvian tetrahedrite to Monti Pelati opal, up to celestine with Sicilian sulfur and Elban chrysocolla, every piece contributes to building a broad, balanced and highly interesting collection.

Kire Minerals is proud to present this important late-20th-century historical mineral collection, personally selected by Erik Lombini with usual passion and expertise. Each sample has been evaluated for aesthetic, scientific or collecting interest, with the aim of offering an authentic, diverse lot rich in mineralogical history.

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