{"title":"Liguria","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDiscover a fascinating collection of mineral specimens from Liguria, an Italian region renowned among collectors for its unique manganese ore deposits and historic copper mines nestled in the Ligurian Apennines. Despite its relatively small size, Liguria has produced some of Italy's most scientifically important and aesthetically striking mineral specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGambatesa mine\u003c\/strong\u003e in Val Graveglia is world-famous for exceptional manganese minerals, including vividly colored \u003cstrong\u003erhodonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebraunite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epiemontite\u003c\/strong\u003e and rare species first described from this very locality. The historic \u003cstrong\u003eLibiola mine\u003c\/strong\u003e near Sestri Levante is celebrated for its copper mineralization, yielding fine specimens of \u003cstrong\u003emalachite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eazurite\u003c\/strong\u003e and native \u003cstrong\u003ecopper\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside striking \u003cstrong\u003echalcopyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebornite\u003c\/strong\u003e with vivid iridescent tarnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis collection also features beautiful \u003cstrong\u003earagonite\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Molini di Triora area, quality \u003cstrong\u003epyrite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehematite\u003c\/strong\u003e, and colorful jasper formations for which the Ligurian coastline is also historically known. Ligurian manganese minerals, in particular, are highly sought after by systematic collectors for their rarity and role in mineralogical classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom the manganese-rich mines of Val Graveglia to the copper deposits overlooking the Ligurian Sea, this region offers a unique combination of scientific significance and natural beauty, making it a favorite among specialized Italian mineral collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lz-herkimer-quartz-0","title":"QUARTZ DIAMOND HOPPER – Natural Italian Quartz with Golden Inclusion","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural hopper Quartz (Quartz Diamond) crystals from Italy with golden inclusions and exceptional transparency. These specimens show hopper growth, inclusions of clay and earthy material, and in some cases sceptre formations, highly valued for their aesthetic and collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 5-3,5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium 3,5-2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall up to 2 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Val Nervia (Liguria), Selvino (Lombardy), Porretta Terme (Emilia-Romagna), Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":44328263975021,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44328264007789,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":44328264040557,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/imgi_14_AGC_20240917_211112579_6245ce1f-292b-4ab1-8c45-226d406d554e.jpg?v=1772660210"},{"product_id":"fa15-quarzo-tramoggia-italia-7","title":"HOPPER QUARTZ – Large Transparent Crystal with Clay Inclusions, Liguria, Italy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"_chunkWrapper_6ta1u_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"2\"\u003eNatural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"35\"\u003eHopper Quartz (\"Quarzo \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"58\"\u003eTramoggia\") from Val Nervia, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"87\"\u003eLiguria, Italy — a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"106\"\u003escientifically documented locality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"141\"\u003efamous for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"156\"\u003edistinctive skeletal crystal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"185\"\u003egrowth. 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