Val Malenco
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Val Malenco, in the Italian Alps, is a classic locality for demantoid garnet, fine serpentine minerals, and a varied Alpine mineralogy.
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What it is known for
Val Malenco's serpentinites and metamorphic rocks yield green demantoid garnet, magnetite, titanite, and a wealth of Alpine species.
What collectors look for
Gem-green demantoid and aesthetic Alpine combinations are the most sought-after.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Val Malenco?
Val Malenco is a mineral locality in Lombardy, Italy. It lies at approximately 46.3000°N, 9.8300°E. Elevation is about 1500 m.
What minerals are found at Val Malenco?
Signature minerals from Val Malenco include Demantoid, Serpentine, Magnetite. The locality lies in Lombardy, Italy, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is Val Malenco known for?
Val Malenco, in the Italian Alps, is a classic locality for demantoid garnet, fine serpentine minerals, and a varied Alpine mineralogy.
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