Val Malenco
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.
What minerals are found at Val Malenco?
Minerals from Val Malenco include Demantoid, Serpentine, Magnetite.
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.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.