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TitleVesuvianite from Auburne, Maine
DescriptionVesuvianite (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.
LocationUSA ▹ Maine. Near Auburne.
PhotographerDexter Perkins. 2001-05-22.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1249.
Key wordsvesuvianite, idocrase
Tech details309 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera.
GeoDIL number543