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Vesuvianite var. Manganoan

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A very strongly colored, saturated example of the rare purple vesuvianites that came out in the 1970s-1980s from the famous asbestos mine in Jeffrey, Quebec, Canada. This piece has literally stunning, intense color, more than most, with ridges fo sharp crystals to 1 cm in clusters all over, all around. While they turn up from time to time, this is a relatively large and rich example. The color is due to manganese, very unusual for this species.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 4.3 x 3.8 cm
Added on12/07/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown OwnerNot 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
Regional guide
Vesuvianite from Jeffrey Mine, Québec, Canada
Jeffrey Mine, Québec: sharp, glassy tetragonal prisms in vivid green to violet hues, formed in rodingite; a classic, collector-worthy crystal.