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Vesuvianite from Buskerud, Norway

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Sharp lustrous blocky crystals of vesuvianite measuring to 3.0 cm in size on a garnet matrix. In good condition. The specimen comes with an antique label as shown at the end of the video and dates to the early 20th century.

Product details

SpeciesVesuvianite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on02/22/2026
LocalityNorway, Buskerud
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Apr 2026
Price paid
$250.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Vesuvianite
Mineral guide
Learn about Vesuvianite
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 Buskerud
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Buskerud
Buskerud, Norway — Kongsberg native-silver veins, Modum cobalt-arsenides, and Snarum magnesite-phosphates; mines and type-mineral finds appeal to collectors.