Crushed Green Vesuvianite (California Jade) from California, Medium Crush, Sand Size, 2mm - 0.25mm

Vesuvianite was initially found in a volcanic block adjacent to Mount Vesuvius, hence its name. This mineral forms as a result of contact metamorphism, where incredibly hot fluids mix with the host rock and create new minerals. Vesuvianite can occur in a variety of different colors; however, the jade-like green version is known as "Californite" or "Californian Jade".

Our medium material is considered to be sand sized (very coarse sand to fine sand), ranging between 2 millimeters to 0.25 millimeters. Please see the corresponding sediment size chart. 

Mineral Properties

• Mohs’s Hardness: 6 - 7
• Specific Gravity (g/cm3): 3.25 - 3.50
• Luster: Dull
• Color: Green
• Origin: California, United States

This product is not man-made, mixed with resin, dyed, or stabilized. Pictures are taken in full sun. Stone is wet in the 1st, 3rd, and 4th photos. Stone is dry in the 2nd and 5th photos. Size measurements are using the metric system (millimeters), including the metric ruler (cm/mm) as shown in the product photos.