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Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite

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Description
Locality: 
Chisone Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6 × 5 × 3.5 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.50cm
Description

Fine red vesuvianite crystals on rodingite matrix. The crystals show the classic prismatic habit, but in this case it is very evident the piramid on the termination, which makes the specimen far more desirable.

The specimen can be dated back to the mid 70's and is coming from the Orsiera-Rocciavré national park, where today mineral collecting is strictly forbidden.

Classic sample from the italian Alps!

 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Vesuvianite

Formula: 
(Ca,Na,☐)19(Al,Mg,Fe3+)13(☐,B,Al,Fe3+)5(Si2O7)4(SiO4)10(OH,F,O)10
Strunz: 
9.BG.35
Hardness: 
6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy

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The item can be returned for whichever reason, provided its original conditions, and within 10 days from its delivery to the Buyer. In the case of returning, the Buyer will be entitled to the refund of the item price; shipping costs will remain at the Buyer's charge in any case.