Mineral: Pyrite
Locality: Rio Marina, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
Dimensions: 56 x 45 mm

Description: A classic Elban iron cross, an interpenetration twinnig between negative pyritohedra. The legend circulates on the island that Napoleon used to collect these "Iron crosses" to decorate his loyal generals who had shared his exile on Elba.

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