Vesuvianite from Bellecombe, Châtillon, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 82382
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| Mineral: | Vesuvianite
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| Locality: | Bellecombe, Châtillon, Valle d'Aosta, Italy |
| Description: | Lustrous transparent deep-green vesuvianite crystals on a thin plate with no matrix attached. The vesuvianite crystals were labeled as being chromiferous, but I suspect the identification is based solely on the vivid green color. Ex. Miller collection T606; ex. Betts #64646; ex. Mort Metersky collection |
| Overall Size: | 20x20x9 mm |
| Crystals: | 1-7 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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