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Grossular

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Description
Locality: 
Monte Somma, Vesuvius, Campania, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.4 × 2.2 × 1.7 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.55cm
Description

Deep yellow and gemmy Grossular from Vesuv. The crystals show a high luster and are sharp edged. A very fine piece from that location. I never saw a similar Grossular from Vesuv. The specimen is in a good condition.

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Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Grossular

Formula: 
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Type Locality: 
Akhtaragda River mouth (Achtaragda River mouth), Vilyui River Basin (Vilui River Basin; Wilui River Basin), Sakha Republic (Saha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia
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