.79" Lustrous Green Alumovesuvianite Crystal - Mali

Lustrous Green Alumovesuvianite Crystal - Mali #305655

This is a lustrous, .79" wide, uncommon alumovesuvianite crystal from the Kayes Region of Mali. Alumovesuvianite is a relatively new mineral, approved in 2016, and member of the vesuvianite group.

Comes with an acrylic display case and mineral tack.

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.

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