Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite, 2.5 cm, from Bellecombe, Chatillon, Val d’Aosta, Italy. Ex Beth Gordon (1912-1984), ex Curt Van Scriver (1955-1982), ex Bill Larson. Jeff Scovil photo.

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Dimensions2.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 135
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Bill Larson (Pala International)Not disclosed
—Curt Van Scriver (1955-1982)Not disclosed
—Beth GordonNot disclosed

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Vesuvianite
Mineral guide
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crisp prismatic crystals in vivid colors, from chrome-green to rare sky-blue cyprine; formed in contact metamorphism, prized for termination.
Vesuvianite
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Vesuvianite from Aosta Valley
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Aosta Valley
A collector's guide to Aosta Valley, Italy: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 59 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.