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Vesuvianite

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Locality: 
Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Estrie, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.8 × 1.7 × 1.3 cm
Description

A fascinating specimen of bi-color vesuvianite crystals from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. They have from a rich purple color to apple-green areas. The crystals are gemmy, with a strong glassy luster and are well shaped. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some contacts. In a plastic box.

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Shipping weight up to 0.250 kg

#21089

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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Shipping Information

Postage Area Price
United States up to 0.250 kg
$8.60
United States from 0.250 kg to 0.500 kg
$12.80
China via UPS to 0.450 kg
$29
Canada
$11.80
Worldwide up to 0.250 kg
$12.80
Worldwide from 0.250 kg to 0.500 kg
$18.90

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