MINERAL OF THE MONTH By Ronald L. Parker, Senior Geologist, Borehole Image Specialists, P. O. Box 221724, Denver CO 80222 ron@bhigeo.com
VESUVIANITE One Complicated Silicate
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Light green gemquality vesuvianite crystal from the Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada. Crystal displays prismatic and pyramidal crystal forms. Photo used with permission from John Betts Fine Minerals.
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