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Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Bellecombe, Châtillon, Aosta Valley, Italy
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.6 × 5.6 × 3.8 cm
Description

A sharp, highly lustrous and free-standing main crystal in the center of matrix. Good contrast, end-pointed and in dark green color. Good sample from this famous classic locality.

Mineral Data
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Vesuvianite

Formula: 
(Ca,Na,☐)19(Al,Mg,Fe3+)13(☐,B,Al,Fe3+)5(Si2O7)4(SiO4)10(OH,F,O)10
Strunz: 
9.BG.35
Hardness: 
6.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Monte Somma, Somma-Vesuvius Complex, Naples Province, Campania, Italy