Large, Pale Blue Hauyne Crystals
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
This specimen is from a famous discovery of Hauyne made in the volcanic hills above Rome. These are from the ONLY discovery of note at this locality by a collector named Fabio Tomagniniin 2003-2004. They were then in another Italian collector's collection, hidden away, for years (Dr. Mario Amabili). Although found here previously as micros and as small crystals without color, these pale blue, large crystals set a new standard. Placed in a vug of weathered basalt are translucent, light sky-blue crystals, to 1.3 cm in length of Hauyne. It is a significant specimen, and one of the finer examples of this pocket.
Locality
Fosso Attici, Sacrofano, Rome, Italy
Dimensions
10.0 x 8.2 x 6.3 cm.
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