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ncat JP2527 Andradite, Chrysotile, Malenco Valley, Valtellina, Sondrio Province, Lombardy, Italy

February 8, 2022 Steve Europe Italy

Green demantoid andradite garnets nestled in pinkish-white chrysotile (asbestos). Precise locality not known. There are a few possibilities: Dossi di Franscia and the Sferlùn asbestos mine amongst others. Ex Jo Price Collection. Width of view 11.5mm. Stack of 40 images.

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