Kyanite, Staurolite

Pizzo Forno, Faido, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland

10,5x10x3,5 cm.

Ex Renato Pagano (1938-2023) collection n° 464

This historic specimen is accompanied by the original Anton Berger label. The “Anton Berger Mineralienhandlung” in Mödling was probably the most important Austrian mineralogical company of the 20th century. For over 60 years, it supplied museums, universities, and private collectors with national and international material.

For more info about the interesting history of the Berger family (Anton Berger Senior and Junior) open this link :
https://www.zobodat.at/pdf/CAR_201_121_0225-0236.pdf

Over time, this specimen became part of the Renato Pagano collection, and now we are happy to present it to you.
Thank you for sharing this historic specimen.

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