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.
Specimen Grade B
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