Fabulous color for this Manganoan Vesuvianite specimen. Vesuvianites have splendid and intensely colored purple crystals. They are gem with very flamboyant display. Many are doubly terminated. Vesuvianite have high luster. All crystals are with fresh look and are strongly light reflective. Fine quality Vesuvianite – very vivid, very sparkling. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small nicks. On acrylic base.
Charming fantasy!