A small cluster of Chromian Vesuvianite – the rarest and most desirable color. The crystals are up to 4mm and have dark green color due to Chromium. They are gem with very lustrous faces. Rare green Vesuvianite from this great, now inactive mine.  For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. Contact areas. On acrylic base.

Rare green gems!