Vesuvianite Crystal Mexico Natural Green Mineral Specimen 5-15mm Genuine Collector Display Stone with Certificate

Vesuvianite – Natural Crystal Specimen from Mexico

This genuine Vesuvianite specimen from Mexico is a naturally formed silicate mineral admired for its crystal structure and attractive green to brownish-green tones. Carefully selected for clarity, form, and overall display appeal, each piece measures approximately 5–15mm. The photograph shows an example of the actual specimen you will receive. Please refer to the listing images for full sizing and natural variation within this range.

Your Vesuvianite specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it is a 100% genuine natural mineral.

Mineral Species & Chemical Composition

Vesuvianite, also known as Idocrase, is a complex calcium aluminium silicate mineral with the general chemical formula:

Ca₁₀(Mg,Fe)₂Al₄(SiO₄)₅(Si₂O₇)₂(OH,F)₄

It belongs to the sorosilicate mineral group and crystallises in the tetragonal crystal system. Vesuvianite commonly forms short prismatic to columnar crystals, often with well-defined faces and terminations.

Key mineralogical properties include:

• Mineral Group: Sorosilicate

• Crystal System: Tetragonal

• Hardness: 6–7 on the Mohs scale

• Lustre: Vitreous to resinous

• Transparency: Transparent to translucent

• Cleavage: Poor to indistinct

The green colouration is typically due to trace amounts of iron or chromium within the crystal structure, while variations can include brown, yellow, or rarely purple tones.

Crystal Form & Natural Characteristics

Mexican Vesuvianite may display:

• Short prismatic crystal habits

• Glassy crystal faces

• Olive green to deep green tones

• Subtle internal zoning

• Association with calcite or other contact metamorphic minerals

In the 5–15mm size range, these specimens are ideal for examining crystal form and surface detail. The vitreous lustre enhances their natural geometry under light. No artificial colouring or enhancement is applied.

Geological Formation & Locality

Vesuvianite forms primarily in contact metamorphic environments, particularly in skarns where igneous intrusions interact with limestone or carbonate-rich rocks. High temperatures and chemically active fluids allow calcium, aluminium, silicon, and other elements to crystallise into complex silicate structures.

Mexican deposits are known for producing well-formed crystals associated with metamorphosed limestone zones and hydrothermal activity. Vesuvianite is commonly found alongside:

• Garnet

• Diopside

• Calcite

• Wollastonite

• Other skarn minerals

Its formation reflects dynamic geological processes involving heat, pressure, and mineral-rich fluids.

Collecting & Display Appeal

Vesuvianite is valued by collectors for its distinctive crystal habit and association with classic contact metamorphic mineral assemblages. The 5–15mm size makes these specimens ideal for:

• Mineral cabinet collections

• Micro-mount displays

• Educational geology collections

• Crystal morphology study

• Collector gift pieces

In some traditions, Vesuvianite is spiritually associated with clarity and creativity; these associations are belief-based rather than scientific.

Authenticity & Careful Selection

Each Vesuvianite crystal is individually chosen for colour, crystal definition, and overall display quality. The listing photograph shows an example of the actual specimen you will receive within the stated 5–15mm size range. Please review all images for scale and natural variation.

Every specimen is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming its genuine natural origin from Mexico.

A classic example of contact metamorphic silicate mineral formation, this Mexican Vesuvianite specimen offers attractive crystal form, geological authenticity, and strong collector appeal in a compact display size.