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Vesuvianite Specimens
Vesuvianite, also known as idocrase, is a green, brown, yellow, or blue silicate mineral. Vesuvianite
occurs as tetragonal crystals in skarn deposits and limestones that have been subjected
to contact metamorphism. It was first discovered within included blocks or adjacent to lavas on Mount Vesuvius, hence its
name.
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Beautiful, well-formed crystal nestled amongst a cluster of calcite and drusy vesuvianite crytals. This is really
an incredible specimen from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Pakistan. Approx. size: 44x27x21 Weight: 38.3 grams
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Extraordinary cluster from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, Pakistan of stacked barrel-shaped crystals nestled inside and along
calcite that happens to fluoresce a bright red color. Approx. size: 37x22x19 Weight: 13.6 grams
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