Extra Lapis No. 08 Elba, Italy (in English)
The Italian Island of ElbaA Mineralogical Jewel in th Tuscan ArchipelagoFive tectonic complexes and the Monte Capanne intrusion come together to form the 229 square kilometer Italian island of Elba. The islands compact, complex geology is the setting for vast iron deposits and historic pegmatites. Elba´s famous iron mines have been long-time producers of world class pyrite and hematite specimens, and its pegmatites are even better known among mineral collectors for yielding species for which Elba is the type locality.Adding to the island´s lure, its numerous classic and rarespecies localities are set among lovely villages, majestic cliffs, and long sandy beaches. Elba´s relaxed pace, fine food and wine, and rich flora and fauna invite hikers, sunbathers, cyclists, families, and mineral collectors to while away their vacations on this watery retreat off the Italian coast.100 pages in English.
The Italian Island of Elba Mineralogical Jewel in th Tuscan ArchipelagoFive tectonic complexes and the Monte Capanne intrusion come together to form the 229 square kilometer Italian island of Elba. The islands compact, complex geology is the setting for vast iron deposits and historic pegmatites. Elba´s famous iron mines have been long-time producers of world class pyrite and hematite specimens, and its pegmatites are even better known among mineral collectors for yielding species for which Elba is the type locality. Adding to the island´s lure, its numerous classic and rarespecies localities are set among lovely villages, majestic cliffs, and long sandy beaches. Elba´s relaxed pace, fine food and wine, and rich flora and fauna invite hikers, sunbathers, cyclists, families, and mineral collectors to while away their vacations on this watery retreat off the Italian coast. 100 pages in English.
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