Vesuvianite
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A sharp thumber of vesuvianite from the classic Italian locality - two crystals that are super-lustrous and sharp as razors, with a bit of accenting matrix. Vesuvianite got its name from Mt. Vesuvius, also in Italy, where it was first found. Old Gary Hansen dealer stock.
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SpeciesVesuvianite
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Dimensions1.4 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityItaly, Aosta Valley
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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