ILVAITE CRYSTALS SPECIMENS

Ilvaite is a striking, black to dark brown silicate mineral prized by collectors for its unique, elongated crystal formations and glossy, almost metallic luster. Named after the Italian island of Elba (anciently called Ilva), where it was first identified, ilvaite typically forms in metamorphic rocks, particularly skarns. Its crystal habit often exhibits robust, prismatic shapes with distinct striations, giving it a dramatic, almost architectural appearance.