A colorful thumbnail specimen of manganoan vesuvianite crystals from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The vesuvianite crystals are gemmy with a rich and saturated purple color. The luster is strong and the crystals are glassy. It displays all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. Some small contacts. On acrylic base.

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