Geographical sections. Italy, Toscana, Grosseto prov., Boccheggiano mine

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The so-called "Boccheggiano-lode" is a quartz vein with pyrite, chalcopyrite and other sulphides, sizing over 2 km in length. Previously mined for copper (end 19th century), more recently (up to 1994) mined for pyrite.
The village of Boccheggiano is 9 km far from Montieri, nearby the village of Campiano, where the more famous mine is located

	Calcite Elongated XX ("nail formation") on compact calcite 10.5x9cm Boccheggiano mine, Grosseto. Italy Specimen n.13 Another photo: bigger view
	Pyrite  Group of cubic XX 7.3x6cm Bocchegiano mine, Grosseto. Italy Specimen n.216
	Quartz Pale amethyst XX of quatrz, up to 3cm long, with pyrite 8x4cm Bocchegiano mine, Grosseto. Italy Specimen n.1288
	Quartz var amethyst Group of XX, strongly colored, up to 2.5cm long 5x2.6cm Bocchegiano mine, Grosseto. Italy Specimen n.538

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