Galena (Bleiglanz), chalcopyrite (Kupferkies), Lanzi Mines, Tuscany, Italy.

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Galena (Bleiglanz) and chalcopyrite (Kupferkies) from the ancient mines of Lanzi Temperino, Tuscany.
These mines are now part of the San Silvestro / Lanzi Temperino archaeological park.
These metal deposits have been exploited since Etruscan times.
This sample, supplied with box and period label, comes from the collection of the Bally Museum, formerly based in Switzerland.

  • Description

    Description

    Galena (Bleiglanz) and chalcopyrite (Kupferkies) from the ancient mines of Lanzi Temperino, Tuscany.
    These mines are now part of the San Silvestro / Lanzi Temperino archaeological park.
    These metal deposits have been exploited since Etruscan times.
    This sample, supplied with box and period label, comes from the collection of the Bally Museum, formerly based in Switzerland.

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  • Additional information

    Additional information

    Weight 0,654 kg
    Dimensions 10,5 × 8 × 4 cm