Rocks, Minerals & Ores
Metamorphic Rocks and Minerals
Vesuvianite
Calcium magnesium aluminum silicateCrestmore Quarry, Riverside County, CA
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Metamorphic Rocks and Minerals
Vesuvianite is a complex silicate mineral made of calcium, magnesium, and aluminum, commonly found in metamorphosed limestone and skarn environments. At Crestmore Quarry in Riverside County, California, vesuvianite appears in rich shades of green, brown, or violet and often forms well-developed prismatic crystals. The quarry is renowned among collectors for producing high-quality specimens. Vesuvianite's formation reflects intense geological activity and fluid interactions, making it a key mineral for understanding contact metamorphism.