gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS


Specimen: #21508
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 16mm x 14mm x 9mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fascinating vesuvianite crystals with raspberry caps from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The sharp and well terminated crystals are gem. They have a light purple 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 excellent condition. On acrylic base.
Mesmerizing!

 



gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS

gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS

gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS

gem VESUVIANITE with RASPBERRY CAPS