Vesuvianite

Vesuvianite specimens for sale

39 for sale · $70–$9,000 USD

288 in the gallery

Vesuvianite is a silicate mineral that forms in contact and regional metamorphic rocks, typically presenting as prismatic to tabular crystals with a vitreous to resinous luster. Color ranges from olive green to brown and sometimes yellowish, with a layered, often granular appearance that reflects its complex crystal structure. Crystals can be elongate and well-formed, occasionally showing twinning and a vitreous surface that highlights subtle color zoning.

Formula
Ca19Fe3+Al4(Al6Mg2)(◻4)◻[Si2O7]4[(SiO4)10]O(OH)9
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Silicates; Sorosilicates (Si2O7)

Key characteristics

Crystal system
tetragonal
Mohs hardness
6–7
Specific gravity
3.32–3.43
Luster
vitreous, resinous
Transparency
transparent, translucent, opaque
Color
colorless, white, gray, brown, red, yellow, green, blue, violet, pink
Streak
white
Cleavage
poor
Fracture
subconchoidal, uneven
Crystal habit
prismatic, pyramidal, granular, massive
  • Gem mineral
  • Classic / historic

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Where Vesuvianite is found

Top localities

  1. Jeffrey Mine105 specimens
  2. Bellecombe18 specimens
  3. Sierra de Cruces13 specimens
  4. Belvidere Mountain Quarries7 specimens
  5. Jeffrey Quarry6 specimens
  6. Fushan Mine5 specimens
  7. Kayes Region4 specimens
  8. Lebanon2 specimens
  9. Aosta Valley2 specimens
  10. Crestmore quarries2 specimens

About Vesuvianite

Notable localities include classic pockets and metamorphic deposits in Canada, Italy, Mexico, the United States, and Pakistan, where vesuvianite is often found in skarn environments or marble-hosted assemblages. Specimens from these sources are valued for sharp, well-developed prisms and the depth of color variation, sometimes displaying green-to-brown hues within the same crystal. Collector-quality pieces may exhibit terminal terminations and good symmetry, contributing to their display appeal.

Collectors prize vesuvianite for its mineralogy and aesthetics, including its association with calc-silicate systems and its intricate, layered crystal habit. The mineral’s size range and the potential for sharp, lustrous faces make well-prepared crystals attractive for cabinet displays, as well as for study in crystallography and metamorphic geology.