Name | VESUVIANITE | Variety | MANGANOVESUVIANITE | Origin | Jeffrey (Asbestos) Canada | Hardness | 6,5 | Composition | Ca10(mg,Fe)2Al4 [(OH)4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2] | Crystaline sys. | TETRAGONAL
| Size | 9,7x7,7x3,2 cm | Weight | 195 gr |
Description:
Vesuvianite is named after Mount Vesuvius, where it was discovered. It is rather a frequently appearing mineral in certain types of volcanoes, and can appear in a range of colours, although the dominant colours are hues of green. Crystals tend to be small, though frequently very beautiful. |
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VESUVIANITE
VARIETY MANGANOVESUVIANITE
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