AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Mali > Vesuvianite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Vesuvianite from south of Sandaré, Kayes Region, Mali

 
Vesuvianite from south of Sandaré, Kayes Region, Mali

Vesuvianite from south of Sandaré, Kayes Region, Mali

Vesuvianite from south of Sandaré, Kayes Region, Mali

DESCRIPTION:No. 62004
Mineral:Vesuvianite
Locality:south of Sandaré, Kayes Region, Mali
Description:Doubly-terminated yellow-green vesuvianite crystals with no matrix attached. The vesuvianite has a dark interior but appears yellow because of subsurface inclusions of a microscopic crystals. Originally misidentified as a garnet. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #403
Overall Size:24x18x17 mm
Crystals:2-24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;