Chlinoclore on Garnet (var. Hessonite) - Bellecombe, Aosta valley, Alps, Italy - Height: 12.3 cm - Width: 9.8 cm- 586 g

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Chlinoclore on garnet (var. hessonite) rodingite specimen from Bellecombe, Aosta Valley, Alps, Italy; 586 g, 12.3 × 9.8 × 2.7 cm.

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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1235765847/0e302e6f5b

Nice large rodingite specimen from Bellecombe featuring sparkling grossular garnet in combination with clinochlore sheets!

An Italian classic.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Watch a video of this specimen by following the Vimeo link below: https://vimeo.com/1235765847/0e302e6f5b

Nice large rodingite specimen from Bellecombe featuring sparkling grossular garnet in combination with clinochlore sheets!

An Italian classic.

Seller's Story

Cristosud, based in Lyon, France, is a dedicated team offering a curated selection of fine-quality French and international minerals, with a focus on distinctive specimens that inspire curiosity and wonder. As naturalist geologists and passionate collectors, we are continually amazed by how natural processes create highly complex and elegant structures. Within this complexity lies a captivating beauty that the human eye can appreciate. Minerals and crystals are timeless examples of natural artistry—stunning, thought-provoking, and enduring sources of inspiration that collectors can enjoy at home
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Details

Main mineral
Chlinoclore on Garnet (var. Hessonite)
Mineral form
- Bellecombe, Aosta valley, Alps, Italy
Weight
586 g
Origin (region/city)
Bellecombe, Aosta valley, Alps
Country of origin
Italy
Height
12.3 cm
Width
9.8 cm
Depth
2.7 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
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