gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS


Specimen: #20994
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 10mm x 9mm x 9mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fasinating vesuvianite crystals with raspberry caps from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The sharp flat terminated crystals are gem. They have a light apple–green hue to saturated and rich raspberry caps. The luster is very strong and the crystals are transparent and glassy. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some base part contacts. On acrylic base.
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gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS

gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS

gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS

gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS