{"product_id":"vesuvianite-with-hessonite-jeffrey-mine-val-des-sources-quebec-canada","title":"Vesuvianite with Hessonite - Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Quebec, Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn attractive \u003cstrong\u003evesuvianite with hessonite garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen from the historic \u003cstrong\u003eJeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources (formerly Asbestos), Quebec, Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e. Certainly one of the most iconic of all Canadian mineral occurrences, the open pit mine at Jeffrey is now flooded and unlikely to produce any more masterpieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial specimen features a dense, three-dimensional assemblage of intergrown crystals displaying delicate pinkish-lilac, pale green and cream tones of vesuvianite. Numerous small, lustrous crystal faces create a sparkling surface, while the irregular contours and recessed areas add depth and visual interest. Small grossular garnets (variety hessonite) are also present although it is the vesuvianite that steals the show in my opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jeffrey Mine is a celebrated Canadian mineral locality, particularly recognized for its vesuvianite and garnet specimens. The combination of attractive pastel coloration, abundant crystal development and documented collection history makes this a desirable addition to a classic Canadian mineral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vesuvianite, Hessonite (Grossular Garnet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources (formerly Asbestos), Quebec, Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vesuvianite – Tetragonal; Grossular – Isometric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex Barbara Smith (Victoria, BC) Collection; Ex \"Dr. Spartini\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5 × 6 × 6.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53432903074074,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/vesuvianite-hessonite-jeffrey-mine-quebec-canada_01.jpg?v=1794447622","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/vesuvianite-with-hessonite-jeffrey-mine-val-des-sources-quebec-canada","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}