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Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite

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Description
Locality: 
Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Estrie, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.2 × 1.8 × 1.4 cm
Description

A fascinating specimen of bi-color vesuvianite crystals from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. They have from a purple color to apple-green areas. The crystals are gem, with strong glassy luster and are well shaped. The vesuvianite is very fresh and sparkling. It displays attractively on both sides. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous!

Shipping weight up to 0.250 kg

#19457

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Vesuvianite

Formula: 
(Ca,Na,☐)19(Al,Mg,Fe3+)13(☐,B,Al,Fe3+)5(Si2O7)4(SiO4)10(OH,F,O)10
Strunz: 
9.BG.35
Hardness: 
6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy