Gorgeous Vesuvianite specimen with intergrown crystals sticking out all over. The perfectly terminated crystals are translucent to transparent and gem. They have marvelous color variation from dark purple at the base to yellow- green caps. The luster, the colors are exceptional. That is among the most intense colors that the mine produced. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. Some contacts. On acrylic base.
Irresistible!