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Lombard mines have contributed significantly to Italian mineralogy, producing specimens now found in major museum collections worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGorno\u003c\/strong\u003e mining district in Val Seriana is internationally renowned for exceptional \u003cstrong\u003esmithsonite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehydrozincite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ecerussite\u003c\/strong\u003e, considered among the finest examples of these species ever found in Europe, alongside fine \u003cstrong\u003egalena\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esphalerite\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eDossena\u003c\/strong\u003e mines are celebrated for beautiful \u003cstrong\u003efluorite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebaryte\u003c\/strong\u003e and sulfide specimens, while \u003cstrong\u003eNovazza\u003c\/strong\u003e has produced striking purple and green fluorite crystals prized by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis collection also features fine \u003cstrong\u003ealmandine garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e from Lecco's alpine outcrops, serpentine and asbestos-related minerals from the \u003cstrong\u003eValmalenco\u003c\/strong\u003e area near Sondrio, and quality \u003cstrong\u003emagnetite\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etalc\u003c\/strong\u003e specimens reflecting the region's diverse alpine geology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLombard minerals are especially valued for their connection to a long-standing regional mining tradition and their exceptional crystal quality, with Gorno specimens in particular considered benchmark examples in secondary zinc mineral collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom the historic zinc mines of Val Seriana to the alpine outcrops surrounding Lecco and Sondrio, Lombardy remains an essential source for collectors interested in classic Italian alpine mineralogy.\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":"lz-amandino-lecco-0","title":"ALMANDINE GARNET – Natural Red Almandine Garnet from Lecco, Italy","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural red Almandine Garnet from Alpe Sparesè, Dorio, Lecco, Lombardia, Italy. This specimen displays well-formed natural crystals with intense red coloration and excellent crystal development, making it an attractive mineral for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eMineral Data:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 x 23 x 18 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpe Sparesè, Dorio, Province of Lecco, Lombardia, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ITALMINERAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44328376238189,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/8027\/6333\/files\/imgi_25_IMG20231218232227.jpg?v=1772663791"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.italmineral.com\/collections\/lombardy.oembed","provider":"ITALMINERAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}