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2" Lustrous Vesuvianite Crystal Cluster - Italy
This is a lustrous, 2" wide cluster of brown-green vesuvianite crystals from Aosta Valley, Italy.
Vesuvianite, also known as idocrase, is a green, brown, yellow, or blue silicate mineral. Vesuvianite occurs as tetragonal crystals in skarn deposits and limestones that have been subjected to contact metamorphism. It was first discovered within included blocks or adjacent to lavas on Mount Vesuvius, hence its name. Attractive-looking crystals are sometimes cut as gemstones.
SPECIES
Vesuvianite
LOCATION
Bellecombe, Châtillon, Aosta Valley, Italy
SIZE
2 x 1.5"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#243394