A classic specimen from its type locality, named after the famous Mt. Vesuvius which erupted in 79 AD, burying Pompeii. The gemmy yellowish-brown crystals on this specimen are clustered close together and feature parallel growth. The vesuvianite almost covers the one side of the matrix and has grown over what looks like singed orange grossular. These alpine Italian beauties are among the finest and most highly sought after examples of the species. Nice!
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