Extraordinary specimen of iridescent botryoidal goethite from the historic Miniera del Cavo, Isola d'Elba, one of Italy's most renowned mining localities. The specimen stands out for its botryoidal (grape-like) surface with a spectacular multicolour iridescence — blue, purple, green and golden reflections — making it a piece of great aesthetic impact and collector's value.

The shiny metallic surface with its shifting play of light is a typical and highly appreciated characteristic of Elban goethite, linked to the island's particular iron-rich mineralogical composition.

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Why collect Elba Island goethite?

Isola d'Elba boasts a thousand-year mining tradition, exploited since the time of the Etruscans and Romans for its rich iron deposits. Miniera del Cavo is one of the most well-known sites for producing botryoidal goethite with exceptional iridescence, very rare and sought after by collectors worldwide. These specimens combine aesthetic beauty and geological history in a single piece.

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