bright band of light appears to move across the surface as the stone is rotated

There is also one large brown apatite cluster and more small apatite in the seams

Dimensions:  66x49x37mm / 2

metamorphic

Vesuvianite Crystal | 24.35 Gr | Green and Mauve | Closed Jeffrey Mine | Asbestos, Québec | SO24 tsumebmine bright band of light appearsThis amazing specimen of Vesuvianite was collected in the now closed Jeffery Mine in Asbestos, Qubec, Canada. The specimen is made up of a combination of green and mauve vesuvianite crystals also named violet manganoan vesuvianite. It is a large specimen in good condition. A great addition to any collection! Vesuvianite was first discovered on Mount Vesuvius in Italy in the 18th century, hence its name. It typically occurs as a green, brown, yellow,