Mineral: Andalusite (var. Chiastolite)
Locality: Castel del Piano (Amiata Mountain), Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy
Dimensions: 96 x 83 mm

Description: A complete nodule of interconnected crystals up to 29 mm. A scarce variety in Italy: only this locality and another one in Sardinia.

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