Vesuvianite geode from the Robert Wiener Fine Mineral Collection.

A lustrous mix of purple and green Vesuvianite crystals completely blanketing a hard matrix. Vesuvianite was first discovered within included blocks or adjacent to lavas on Mount Vesuvius, hence its name.

The specimen has some areas of damage.

Species: Vesuvianite

Locality: Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada

Country: Canada

Color: Purple

Dimensions: H: 12.5cm W: 16cm D: 6.3cm Lgst XL: cm Wt: gr