Caloldenino Mine, Resinelli mines, Ballabio, Valsassina, Lecco Province, Lombardy, Italy
Fluorite and Calcite, minerals in situ. F o v cm 23 x cm 14 Photo Giovanni Scapin
A block present in the mine, where are Hydrozincite,Hemimorphite and Calcite Photo Giovanni Scapin
Colorless Hemimorphite F o v mm2,5 x mm 2 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D + Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed processed by Helicon Focus and Filter Photo and collection Giovanni Scapin
Galena covering a wall of the mine. F o v cm 210 x cm 160 ca. Photo Giovanni Scapin
Hydrozincite and Calcite,minerals in situ. F o v cm 42 x cm 53 Photo Giovanni Scapin
Gray light Cerussite F o v mm 1,5 x mm 2 Photo and collection Giovanni Scapin
Historical piece, found between the years 1985 and 1992 by the expert seeker Luigi Possenti from Lecco) and his friend . F o v mm 3 x mm 2 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D+ Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed Photo Giovanni Scapin
Colorless Hemimorphite + Yellow light Calcite + Gray light Cerussite F o v mm 2 x mm 2 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D + Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed processed by Helicon Focus and Filter Photo and collection Giovanni Scapin
Dolomite and Calcite, in the geode is present a small cubic crystal of Fluorite, not visible in the photo. Photo and collection Giovanni Scapin
Galena mineral in situ, F o v cm 52 x cm 35 Photo Giovanni Scapin
White Baryte F o v mm 2 x mm 2 Photo and collection Giovanni Scapin
Galena mineral in situ, F o v cm 41 x cm 23 Photo Giovanni Scapin
Dolomite and Calcite Photo and collection Giovanni Scapin
Wulfenite different crystals F o v mm 5 x mm 5 Piece found in the year 1989 by Luigi Possenti and Giancarlo Valsecchi now Luigi Possenti Collection Photo with Canon Eos 600 D + Bellows + Rodenstock Rodagon 35 mm 1:4,0 reversed processed by Helicon Focus and Filter Photo Giovanni Scapin
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Colorless Hemimorphiye, white and yellow/light Calcite , gray light Cerussite F o V mm 2 x mm 2 Photo and collection Giovanni Scapin
Fluorite The crystal is mm 5 x mm 5 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D + Bellows + Canon 50 mm 1:1,8 reversed processed by Helicon Focus and Filter Photo and collection Giovanni Scapin
Historical piece, found between the years 1985 and 1992 by the expert seeker Luigi Possenti from Lecco) and his friend . F o v mm 3 x mm 4 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D+ Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed Photo Giovanni Scapin
Hydrozincite mineral in situ. Fov cm 38 x cm 35 Photo Giovanni Scapin
Hydrozincite mineral in situ. F o v cm 62 x cm 41 Photo Giovanni Scapin
Baryte F o v mm 2 x mm 2,5 Photo and collection Giovanni Scapin
Historical piece, found between the years 1985 and 1992 by the expert seeker Luigi Possenti (from Lecco) and his friend . F o v mm 2 x mm 2 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D+ Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed Photo Giovanni Scapin
A block with Calcite where is present Psilomelane, the area of this mineral is cm 4 x cm 3 Photo Giovanni Scapin
Wulfenite different bipiramidal crystals F o v mm 5 x mm 6 Piece found in the year 1989 by Luigi Possenti and Giancarlo Valsecchi now Luigi Possenti Collection Photo with Canon Eos 600 D + Bellows + Rodenstock Rodagon 35 mm 1:4,0 reversed processed by Helicon Focus and Filter Photo Giovanni Scapin
Historical piece, found between the years 1985 and 1992 by the expert seeker Luigi Possenti from Lecco) and his friend . F o v mm 2 x mm 1,5 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D+ Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed Photo Giovanni Scapin
Historical piece, found between the years 1985 and 1992 by the expert seeker Luigi Possenti (from Lecco) and his friend . F o v mm 3 x mm 2 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D+ Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed Photo Giovanni Scapin
Wulfenite different bipiramidal crystals F o v mm 5 x mm 4 Piece found in the year 1989 by Luigi Possenti and Giancarlo Valsecchi now Luigi Possenti Collection Photo with Canon Eos 600 D + Bellows + Rodenstock Rodagon 35 mm 1:4,0 reversed processed by Helicon Focus and Filter Photo Giovanni Scapin
Historical piece, found between the years 1985 and 1992 by the expert seeker Luigi Possenti (from Lecco) and his friend . F o v mm 2 x mm 2,5 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D+ Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed Photo Giovanni Scapin
Historical piece, found between the years 1985 and 1992 by the expert seeker Luigi Possenti (from Lecco) and his friend . F o v mm 3 x mm 3 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D+ Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed Photo Giovanni Scapin
Historical piece, found between the years 1985 and 1992 by the expert seeker Luigi Possenti (from Lecco) and his friend . F o v mm 3 x mm 2,5 Photo by Canon Eos 600 D+ Bellows + Canon 28 mm 1:2,8 reversed Photo Giovanni Scapin
Lorenzo during the research of mineral, in a corner of the mine. Photo Giovanni Scapin
The beginning of the main gallery, that which leads to the great hall. Photo Giovanni Scapin
The first entrance of the mine at 1289 meters slm Photo Giovanni Scapin
The gallery which start from the second entry. Photo Giovanni Scapin
In the great room , at the end of the mine, there are four Column, that supporting the roof of the room. The column are the result of the excavation of the minerals. Photo Giovanni Scapin
A natural Geode in the wall, where they were found a different piece of Wulfenite. Photo Giovanni Scapin
Lorenzo notes the different layers of rock, on one wall of the mine. Photo Giovanni Scapin
Lorenzo observes the minerals on a wall of the mine. Photo Giovanni Scapin
View of the second entrance at 1291 meters slm Attention dangerous entrance, because it is on a slope facing. Photo Giovanni Scapin
The first entrance at 1289 meters slm Photo Giovanni Scapin
Just a few meters from the first entry,there is a well , deep 4-5 meters. Give more attention. Photo Giovanni Scapin
From the second entrance of the mine, it is visible the Lecco city and the Lake Photo Giovanni Scapin
View of the second entrance from inside the mine. Photo Giovanni Scapin
To entry in the great room ,must to cross a narrow passage. Photo Giovanni Scapin
From the second entrance of the mine, it is visible the Resinelli Plans. Photo Giovanni Scapin
View of the first entrance, from inside the mine. Photo Giovanni Scapin
From the second entrance of the mine, it is possible enjoy a beautiful view on the Calolden Valley. In the background the city of Lecco. Photo Giovanni Scapin
View from the main gallery of the passage leading to the great room. Photo Giovanni Scapin