{"title":"Piedmont","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"737\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover a remarkable collection of mineral specimens from Piedmont, one of Italy's most important regions for Alpine mineralogy. Home to some of the country's most celebrated crystal localities, Piedmont has produced exceptional collector specimens for centuries, ranging from classic Alpine fissure minerals to rare species from historic mining districts.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eRenowned localities such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eBaveno, Brosso,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eTraversella\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eVal d'Ossola\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eMonte Rosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eVal Germanasca\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eMacugnaga\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eAlpe Devero\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eCottian Alps\u003c\/strong\u003e are internationally recognized for their geological richness and outstanding mineral diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eThis collection includes exceptional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003equartz\u003c\/strong\u003e (rock crystal, smoky quartz and chlorite-included varieties), \u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eadularia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eepidote\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003egarnet\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003efluorite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003ecalcite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003ealbite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003ehematite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003etitanite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003erutile\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eaxinite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003evesuvianite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003ediopside\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003emagnetite\u003c\/strong\u003e and numerous classic Alpine associations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003ePiedmont minerals are especially prized for their sharp crystallization, elegant Alpine aesthetics and historical importance. Quartz crystals from the Monte Rosa massif, axinite from Traversella, pink orthoclase from Baveno and beautifully crystallized epidote and garnet specimens are among the most iconic Italian collector minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1919\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRepresenting the geological diversity of the Western Alps, Piedmont remains one of Europe's premier destinations for classic Alpine minerals, offering museum-quality specimens sought after by collectors, researchers and mineral enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lz-autunite-0","title":"URANIUM AUTUNITE – Yellow Crystal from Cuneo, Italy – Extremely Rare","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eRare Italian Autunite specimen from Montefallonio, Peveragno (Cuneo, Piedmont), a classic uranium-bearing locality. 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