gem bi-terminated VESUVIANITE bi-color


Specimen: #18356
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 17mm x 16mm x 9mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Wonderful specimen of bi-color Vesuvianite crystals with Diopside from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Vesuvianite crystals have from purple color to apple-green areas. They are gemmy, with strong luster and are well shaped. Some are doubly terminated. Transparent, honey colored Diopside crystals are seen too. It displays all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

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gem bi-terminated VESUVIANITE bi-color

gem bi-terminated VESUVIANITE bi-color

gem bi-terminated VESUVIANITE bi-color

gem bi-terminated VESUVIANITE bi-color