ALPINO, Black magnetite aesthetics with crystallized green talc, Piedmont! Crystals on matrix - Height: 82 mm - Width: 46 mm- 84 g

Magnetite is a common iron oxide mineral known for its magnetic properties and metallic luster, often appearing as black, opaque crystals. The variety described is accompanied by crystallized green talc, a magnesium silicate mineral with a very soft texture and distinctive pale to bright green coloration. Talc often forms in metamorphic environments and provides an attractive contrast to the jet-black magnetite crystals with its subtle green hue and foliated appearance. The specimen originates from the Alpine region of Piedmont, Italy, an area renowned for complex metamorphic geology and mineral diversity. The interplay of dark magnetite aesthetics with the delicate talc crystals on matrix makes this sample both scientifically interesting and visually appealing. Such specimens illustrate mineral formation in contact metamorphic zones involving iron and magnesium-rich minerals and are prized for their ornamental and educational value.