Green Vesuvianite Crystal | 16.8 Gr | Asbestos, Quebec | SO24

This specimen of Vesuvianite was collected in the now closed Jeffery Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. The specimen is made up of a combination of green and mauve vesuvianite crystals. It is in good condition. A great addition to any collection!

Vesuvianite was first discovered on Mount Vesuvius in Italy in the 18th century, hence its name. It typically occurs as a green, brown, yellow, or blue-green crystal, and is often found in metamorphic and igneous rocks. The alternate name, Idocrase, is from the Greek eidos “form”, and krasis “mixture”, because Vesuvianite often appears to combine the crystal forms of other minerals. It is used as a gemstone.

Name: Vesuvianite Crystal 
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized
Dimensions: 30x20x18 mm /  1.2x0.8x0.7 inches
Weight: 16.8 grams / 0.6 ounces
Origin: Mined in Jeffery Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada