Yellow Humite in Matrix
Collection
Robert Lavinsky
Description
A very well crystallized, gemmy Humite measuring about 5mm, perched in a protected vug of matrix, from this important locality. This is the type locality, where this mineral was discovered here in 1813. ex. American Museum of Natural History, Clarence Bement collection, donated in 1910.
Locality
Monte Somma, Vesuvius, Naples Province, Campania, Italy
Dimensions
5.3 x 4.9 x 2.2 cm.
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