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Vesuvianite

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A very fine specimen of Vesuvianite from the classic locality at San Vito. The crystals, which measure up to 8 mm long, have glassy luster with perfectly formed faces and a distinct "root beer" color. There are some associated micro white crystals of what could possibly be Meionite, Sanidine, Nepheline or Davyne. These Alpine Vesuvianites are not often seen on the market anymore. A great association specimen of this hard-to-find historic material. From the famous Alpine mineral suite of Richard Kosnar.

Product details

SpeciesVesuvianite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 5.8 x 5.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityItaly, Campania, Somma-Vesuvius Complex

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot 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
Regional guide
Vesuvianite from Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Italy
from Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Italy — brown to golden-brown, short-prismatic crystals; a classic, scholarly European locality prized by collectors.