This specimen features an intricate network of soft blush-pink vesuvianite creating a gemmy field of crystals across the surface. Nestled throughout the open framework are sparkling pale green to pistachio-green vesuvianite crystals, creating exceptional contrast and depth.
The crystal faces catch the light beautifully, producing a shimmering, sugar-like sparkle from every angle.
Under longwave UV light, this Vesuvianite specimen display a striking sunset pink to orange fluorescence. The reaction appears in scattered speckles and patches across the piece, adding an unexpected hidden feature that makes this specimen especially captivating both in daylight and under ultraviolet light.
This is a rare and visually intricate collector specimen from one of Canada’s most iconic mineral localities.
3.75" x 2.75" x 1.75"
508 grams
Vesuvianite is often associated with courage, personal growth, and breaking old patterns.
Pink vesuvianite is thought to resonate with compassion, emotional healing, and love-centered energy.
Yellow vesuvianite is often linked with optimism, confidence, and creativity.
Together, these colors are believed to create a balanced energy of warmth, healing, and motivation.
Vesuvianite, also known as Idocrase, is a fascinating mineral named after the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, where it was first discovered. It forms in contact metamorphic environments when limestone is altered by intense heat and mineral-rich fluids, often creating beautifully complex crystal structures. Vesuvianite can occur in shades of green, yellow, brown, purple, and even rare blue, with purple and green varieties being especially sought after by collectors. Its vitreous luster and well-formed crystals make it a standout in both mineral collections and high-end displays. Some specimens may also fluoresce under UV light, adding another layer of intrigue for collectors.
The Jeffrey Mine is one of the most famous localities in the world for vesuvianite and related calcium-rich minerals.
This specimen is especially appealing because of its openwork crystal growth and unusual dual-color presentation.
Well-crystallized pastel vesuvianite from Jeffrey Mine is increasingly sought after due to the mine’s closure and the finite supply of collectible material.
Jeffrey Mine closed in 2012
Specimens from the historic Jeffrey Mine are becoming increasingly difficult to source since the locality is closed and no new material is entering the market. Fine examples of fluorescent Jeffrey Mine vesuvianite are finite, and as more are absorbed into private collections, availability will continue to decrease over time. While mineral values can fluctuate based on several different factors, closed-locality specimens with desirable visual qualities are often sought after by serious collectors and tend to appreciate over time.
• Rare bicolor pink and green vesuvianite
• Famous Jeffrey Mine, Quebec, Canada locality
• UV fluorescent
• Defined gemmy crystal faces
• High Luster
Mineral: Vesuvianite
Chemical Formula: Ca₁₉Al₁₁(Mg,Fe)₂Si₁₈O₆₉(OH,F)₁₀
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Luster: Vitreous
Transparency: Transparent to Opaque
This specimen features an intricate network of soft blush-pink vesuvianite creating a gemmy field of crystals across the surface. Nestled throughout the open framework are sparkling pale green to pistachio-green vesuvianite crystals, creating exceptional contrast and depth.
The crystal faces catch the light beautifully, producing a shimmering, sugar-like sparkle from every angle.
Under longwave UV light, this Vesuvianite specimen display a striking sunset pink to orange fluorescence. The reaction appears in scattered speckles and patches across the piece, adding an unexpected hidden feature that makes this specimen especially captivating both in daylight and under ultraviolet light.
This is a rare and visually intricate collector specimen from one of Canada’s most iconic mineral localities.
3.75" x 2.75" x 1.75"
508 grams
Vesuvianite is often associated with courage, personal growth, and breaking old patterns.
Pink vesuvianite is thought to resonate with compassion, emotional healing, and love-centered energy.
Yellow vesuvianite is often linked with optimism, confidence, and creativity.
Together, these colors are believed to create a balanced energy of warmth, healing, and motivation.
Vesuvianite, also known as Idocrase, is a fascinating mineral named after the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, where it was first discovered. It forms in contact metamorphic environments when limestone is altered by intense heat and mineral-rich fluids, often creating beautifully complex crystal structures. Vesuvianite can occur in shades of green, yellow, brown, purple, and even rare blue, with purple and green varieties being especially sought after by collectors. Its vitreous luster and well-formed crystals make it a standout in both mineral collections and high-end displays. Some specimens may also fluoresce under UV light, adding another layer of intrigue for collectors.
The Jeffrey Mine is one of the most famous localities in the world for vesuvianite and related calcium-rich minerals.
This specimen is especially appealing because of its openwork crystal growth and unusual dual-color presentation.
Well-crystallized pastel vesuvianite from Jeffrey Mine is increasingly sought after due to the mine’s closure and the finite supply of collectible material.
Jeffrey Mine closed in 2012
Specimens from the historic Jeffrey Mine are becoming increasingly difficult to source since the locality is closed and no new material is entering the market. Fine examples of fluorescent Jeffrey Mine vesuvianite are finite, and as more are absorbed into private collections, availability will continue to decrease over time. While mineral values can fluctuate based on several different factors, closed-locality specimens with desirable visual qualities are often sought after by serious collectors and tend to appreciate over time.
• Rare bicolor pink and green vesuvianite
• Famous Jeffrey Mine, Quebec, Canada locality
• UV fluorescent
• Defined gemmy crystal faces
• High Luster
Mineral: Vesuvianite
Chemical Formula: Ca₁₉Al₁₁(Mg,Fe)₂Si₁₈O₆₉(OH,F)₁₀
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Luster: Vitreous
Transparency: Transparent to Opaque
