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RM3388   Vesuvianite
Ca₁₉Fe³⁺Al₄(Al₆Mg₂)(◻₄)◻[Si₂O₇]₄[(SiO₄)₁₀]O(OH)₉
  -  9. Silicates

Aesthetic group of very bright vesuvianite crystals, with striated prisms truncated by pinacoidal faces. They are disposed very aerial on the matrix with grossular. From a Spanish locality known for its skarn (skarnoid) minerals. Prospecting works has been carried out in the area to investigate the possibilities of exploiting tungsten (scheelite).

Size: 4.6 x 3.3 x 3.2 cm.
Main crystal: 1.7 cm.
Col. E. Nicolau (Barcelona).
Classic locality
60 €