Vesuvianite Crystal in Calcite Matrix

Vesuvianite Crystal in Calcite Matrix from Alchuri, Shigar Valley, northeast of Skardu, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Translucent brown Vesuvianite crystal 8 mm across between translucent white Calcite crystals up to 18 mm across with smaller Vesuvianite crystals scattered throughout. The Vesuvianite crystals have lustrous prism faces and flat, etched terminations.

Locality

Alchuri, Shigar Valley, northeast of Skardu, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan

Dimensions

4.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm.


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