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Vesuvianite from Case Collina, Pitigliano, Grosseto, Italy

 
Vesuvianite from Case Collina, Pitigliano, Grosseto, Italy

Vesuvianite from Case Collina, Pitigliano, Grosseto, Italy

Vesuvianite from Case Collina, Pitigliano, Grosseto, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 58892
Mineral:Vesuvianite
Locality:Case Collina, Pitigliano, Grosseto, Italy
Description:Lustrous translucent terminated brown vesuvianite crystals in an unusual formation of parallel crystals. All of the vesuvianite crystals reflect illumination simultaneously when rotated. Difficult to photograph — must see in person to appreciate.
Overall Size:6.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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