Andradite-Grossular with Ferrohornblende, Vesuvianite
specimen number:
4951318
location:
San Vito Quarry, Ercolano, Somma-Vesuvius, Naples, Campania, Italy
description:
Glistening crystals of the andradite-grossular series averaging 0.15 cm in size covering a large area of this matrix with lustrous black crystals of ferrohornblende. Minor vesuvianite present as well.
Size: 11.0 x 8.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Thomas von Criegern
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