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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 × 1.5 × 1.3 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 gemmy, with a strong glassy luster and are well shaped. The vesuvianite is very fresh and sparkling. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some back side contacts. On acrylic base.

Cool!

Shipping weight up to 0.250 kg

#19957

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