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Sphalerite on Quartz
Sphalerite on Quartz
Shuikoushan Lead/Zinc Mine, Chaling, Hunan Province, China
 Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Arusha, Merelani, Tanzania
 Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Zoisite Var. Tanzanite
Arusha, Merelani, Tanzania
 Heulandite with Stilbite
Heulandite with Stilbite
Jalgon, Maharashtra State, India
 Corundum var. Sapphire
Corundum var. Sapphire
Potanino Mine, Ilmen Mountains, Russia
 Dioptase
Dioptase
Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan
Vesuvianite

Vesuvianite

sold
Locality
Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Minerals
Manganvesuvianite, Vesuvianite
Dimensions
13.0 x 7.3 x 4.0 cm
Size class
Cabinet
SID
VESUVIANITE1

The Jeffrey Mine in Quebec closed several years ago. It was an important source of asbestos that was used in the heat shields of the Space Shuttle. Vesuvianite comes in a wide array of colors ranging from lavender-purple to yellow-green and occasionally bright pink. This large piece exhibits both colors, with great sparkle. It's in fine condition. It weighs 524 grams/ 1 pound 2.5 oz.

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