Fabulous and colorful Vesuvianite thumbnail. Vesuvianite crystals have splendid purple color and more intense raspberry colored caps. They are gem with exemplary luster and nice striations. Many crystals are doubly terminated. The specimen has very fresh look and it is strongly light reflective. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In superb condition. On acrylic base.

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