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Wollastonite & Vesuvianite

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Wollastonite & Vesuvianite

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Description
Locality: 
Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sussex County, New Jersey, United States of America
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.6 × 0.6 × 1.3 cm
Description

A nice specimen of bright (!) SW fluorescent Wollastonite on Calcite, with dark reddish brown Vesuvianite, from the rare Vesuvianite occurrence, at the Sterling Mine, in New Jersey

Buy multiple specimens to save on postage.  We can ship approximately 8 ounces internationally for around $16 U.S. 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Wollastonite

Formula: 
CaSiO3
Strunz: 
9.DG.05
Hardness: 
4.5 - 5.0
Streak: 
White

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

Seller Information

Payment options: offline, paypal_wpp, paypal_wps

Seller's terms and conditions

Buyer assumes all responsibility for paying for the specimens.  We prefer Paypal only as this is the easiest way to accept payments, plus provides insurance for both buyer and seller.  

Purchases are expected to be paid within 48 hours, unless prior arrangements have been made (such as bidding on more items).  

Any questions about our specimens or shipping please feel free to send us an email.

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