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This was misidentified as a Serifos piece but it really comes from Italy and it is actually a nice example from the locality!
| Shipping Weight | 0,1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 4,9 × 3,6 × 2,7 cm |
| Specimen Type | Mineral Specimen |
| Locality | Gava Valley, Liguria, Italy |
| Bidder | Bid amount | Bid time |
| B******1 | 10,00 € | 2026-05-23 14:33:41 |
| Start auction | 10,00 € | — |
| Mineral Group | Garnet |
|---|---|
| Formula | X3Y2(SiO4)3 |
| Crystal System | Cubic |
| Family | Silicate |
| Hardness | — |
| Mineral Species | Grossular |
|---|---|
| Formula | Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ |
| Crystal System | Cubic |
| Family | Silicate |
| Hardness | 6.5-7.5 |
Shipping Carrier: Greek Post Office (ELTA) *For USA only, it is DHL express
Processing Time: 1–3 business days after payment is completed
Tracking Number Provided: Yes
Shipping Weight & Zones (in Euros):
Shipping Rates (EUR)
Domestic
0–0.5 kg: €5
0.5–1 kg: €6
1–2 kg: €8
+1 kg: €1
Europe
0–0.5 kg: €25
0.5–1 kg: €25
1–2 kg: €35
+1 kg: €8
USA *Please Note: We always try to find cheaper ways to ship to the US. Currently, we found a cheaper way to use DHL (yes, it is much more expensive directly through DHL, we use other companies that use DHL) - Shipping Costs Update March 1st, 2026
0–0.5 kg: €90
0.5–1 kg: €110
1–2 kg: €150
+1 kg: €50
UK
0–0.5 kg: €25
0.5–1 kg: €25
1–2 kg: €35
+1 kg: €8
Rest of the World
0–0.5 kg: €35
0.5–1 kg: €35
1–2 kg: €45
+1 kg: €10
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