Mineral: Baryte, Siderite, Calcite, Hematite
Locality: Brosso Mine, Cálea, Léssolo, Canavese District, Metropolitan City of Turin Province, Piedmont (Piemonte), Italy
Dimensions: F.o.v. 2 cm
Description: Beautifully zoned baryte (red core due to hematite inclusions, outer edge bright white) with transparent scalenohedral calcite on brown siderite matrix. From the 497m Gierinera level, Fortune sector. Field of view around 20 mm, total specimen 8.5 cm across.
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