THALMIGEN is a SIR grant awarded to dr. Cristian Biagioni (University of Pisa, Italy)
for 3 years to study the mineralogy and geochemistry of thallium-rich ore bodies from southern Apuan Alps (Tuscany, Italy) and the associated environmental hazards.

Routhierite, twinned crystals. Reflected light microscopy. Monte Arsiccio mine, Apuan Alps, Tuscany. (Photo by Massimo D'Orazio)