It occurs in contact metamorphic rocks and skarn ore deposits. It also occurs less commonly in syenites. Ilvaite was first described in 1811 on the island of Elba and the name ilvaite from the Latin name ilva of the island. Sometimes referred to as Yenite
It occurs in contact metamorphic rocks and skarn ore deposits. It also occurs less commonly in syenites. Ilvaite was first described in 1811 on the island of Elba and the name ilvaite from the Latin name ilva of the island. Sometimes referred to as Yenite