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Vesuvianite

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SPH179618

Vesuvianite

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Description
Locality: 
Khyber Pass, Spin Ghar Mountains, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.8 × 4.1 × 1.4 cm
Description

This specimen of vesuvianite shows especially good luster. The crystals seem black at first sight, but reveal their dark wine red color on closer view. The whole piece has some bit of edgewear, but offers very nice aesthetics in exchange. A deal you would want to accept!

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
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