Vesuvianite
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Fine set of three sharp, individual Vesuvianite crystals, on matrix. The color is a deep cinnamon-brown with flashes of red, indicating some amount of gemminess. The luster on the striated faces is superb, with the terminations being complete, and frosted. The largest of the crystals is 1 cm tall and 1 cm across. An attractive specimen from a small find in Pakistan.
Product details
SpeciesVesuvianite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 3.2 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Haramosh Mts.
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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