Bologna Mineral Show 2026

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Bologna Mineral Show 2026

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17 March 2026

This year, 3B Minerals participated in the Bologna Mineral Show, Italy’s most anticipated mineralogical exhibition, with its own exclusive stand.

Bologna Mineral Show 2026

Established in 1970, the event has now reached its 56th edition. This year’s theme was “FROM THE WARM HEART OF TUSCANY: Minerals from the pyrite mines of the Metalliferous Hills.”

As a Tuscan company, we showcased samples typical of the Valdarno territory. In particular, we displayed the famous vivianite pseudomorphs on Pliocene leaves, where the organic carbonaceous part has been completely mineralized. Also prominently featured were the gypsums on natural brick, a very unique mineralization from a historic 1973 discovery in the Santa Barbara mine, Cavriglia (Arezzo). Splendid samples of “flowered” variety opal from Mount Amiata, specifically from Santa Fiora (Grosseto), were also presented.

Bologna Mineral Show 2026

Furthermore, the exhibition included exquisite specimens of quartz, spessartine, and microcline from the Sinai granitic massif, a spectacular find dating back to 1986.

Bologna Mineral Show 2026

A special mention goes to the display dedicated to Iran; among others, we showcased beautiful Wulfenite samples, some of the finest seen in recent years. Finally, ahead of an upcoming publication in an international scientific journal, we provided a preview of our purple elbaites from Morocco, originating from one of the most recently excavated geodes.

Bologna Mineral Show 2026

We want to thank everyone who stopped by to visit us during these three days.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
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