Mineral: Vesuvianite
Locality: Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Québec, Canada
Dimensions: 7,5 x 4,0 x 3,5 cm

Description: Main crystal size: 2,2 cm Group of rather transparent crystals, very brilliant crystals with a square base, green at the base and pink/carmine at the tops. What looks like breakage seems to have recrystallized, as is often the case in this deposit. MIM Number 1156 Photographer: Augustin de Valence (Ainu)

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