Balangeroite (ex Matioli)

Item Description

A classic example of bronze colored fibrous Balangeroite from the most famous and type locality, the Poggio San Vittore asbestos mine. This rare magnesium iron manganese silicate is only found in a few places in the world, and if you want one, the Poggio San Vittore asbestos mine is about the only place that produces them in any capacity for collectors. This piece is a very good Balangeroite, and should be appreciated not only for its rarity, but its interesting form and semi-metallic color. Ex Paolo Matioli Collection.