Vesuvianite (green and purple bi-color) (ex Richard Rossi Collection)

Item Description

The Jeffrey Mine is one of the most recognized localities in the world for beautiful mineral specimens. This mine is certainly one of the premier Canadian localities and without question in the top 100 localities of all time. One of the signature mineral specimens from this mine are the famous Vesuvianite crystals, regarded as some of the finest crystals ever found of the species. They are distinctly green with a vibrant "granny smith apple" hue, but occasionally there are purple crystals (caused by the presence of manganese), and sometimes you will find crystals with BOTH the green and purple together like we see in this specimen. This attractive cabinet specimen features very sharp, highly lustrous, well-formed crystals of Vesuvianite with beautiful a purple and green bi-colored effect. The largest crystal can be found on the back of the specimen and it measures 1.3 cm long. Most of the crystals are in good shape, but the piece is contacted on a few faces where it was separated from the pocket wall. I should point out there is a partial crystal of an unknown white mineral on the lower corner of the specimen (possibly Prehnite?) These classic specimens, along with all the other well-known minerals from Jeffrey will sadly never be found again as this entire locality is finished, so do not miss out on this chance to get your hands on a fine quality and desirable specimen from this world-class locale. Valued at $700-$800 retail. From the collection of Richard Rossi.