At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
Traversella
Italy
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Essential Information
Specimen ID
578
Mineral Name
Magnesite
Mineral Variety
Mesatite
Chemical Formula
MgCO3
Additional Details
Associated Minerals
Quartz
Calcite
Specimen Number
002
Notes for Researchers
Var. "mesatite," magnesite with significant iron
Physical Description
Sharp lustrous platy crystals with quartz and calcite rhombs
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Traversella, Italy
Locality Lat/Long
45.5091088, 7.750282
Mining District
Canavese District
MinDat Locality URL
Additional Details
Geographic Features
Chiusella Valley