2.3" Green Vesuvianite Pyramid Natural Translucent Crystal Sparkling Idocrase Mineral Polished Gemstone - India + One Polished Clear Quartz Cabochon

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• You will receive exactly this Green Idocrase Vesuvianite Pyramid - 58mm x 52mm / 2 5/16 x 2 1/16 Inches; 180g / 6.3 oz (see photo, the photos are taken under bright light)! In additional, you will get one of the Clear Quartz Cabochon similar to the one in the listing. Approximately Size: 31mm x 21mm x 16mm / 1 1/4 x 13/16 x 5/8 Inches; Approximately Weight: 12-22gr / 0.4-0.8 oz.
• Vesuvianite, also known as Idocrase, is a fascinating mineral found originally on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius, hence one of the names. The other name, idocrase, is from the greek and means mixed form, an allusion to its crystals showing a mixture of other mineral forms. The crystals belong to the tetragonal symmetry class and show a square cross-section perpendicular to the long axis. Vesuvianite forms as a result of contact metamorphism on impure limestones and is usually found with other exotic
• Color is normally green, but also can be brown, yellow, blue and/or purple; Hardness is 6.5; Chemical Formula: Ca10Mg2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4; In additional, you will get one of the Clear Quartz Cabochon similar to the one in the listing, the size and the color of the cabochon may slightly vary as well due to the fact that all minerals are different. Approximately Size: 31mm x 21mm x 16mm / 1 1/4 x 13/16 x 5/8 Inches; Approximately Weight: 12-22gr / 0.4-0.8 oz.
• Gemologists call it vesuvianite but mineralogists continue to call it idocrase, name given by René-Just Haüy, which comes from the Greek "idos " and "krasis" meaning that the crystals have shapes similar to many other minerals. Vesuvianite may be confused with demantoid garnet, diopside, epidote, smoky quartz, tourmaline, zircon, and peridot.
• (The above information is provided solely for informational purpose. Kindly note that all stones are offered for decorative purposes only. Please, handle your stones with great care, do not grind or crumble them, do not dip or add them into your food or drink, do not use any parts of them in any elixirs, potions, lotions etc. Always make sure you wash your hands before and after working with your crystals.)