A Geoscience Digital Image Library
A Geoscience Digital Image Library
| Title | Vesuvianite from Auburne, Maine |
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| Description | Vesuvianite (white mineral) is a silicate with the mineral formula Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4. Vesuvianite, also known as idocrase, is a mineral found originally on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius. Vesuvianite forms by contact metamorphism of impure limestones and is often found with other exotic minerals. It is a rare and sometimes beautiful mineral. This sample is approximately 7 cm across. |
| Location | USA ▹ Maine. Near Auburne. |
| Photographer | Dexter Perkins. 2001-05-22. |
| Collection | University of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1249. |
| Key words | vesuvianite, idocrase |
| Tech details | 309 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera. |
| GeoDIL number | 543 |
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