{"product_id":"mexican-olive-vesuvianite-crystal-cluster-lake-jaco-attribution-6-9-oz","title":"Mexican Olive Vesuvianite Crystal Cluster – Lake Jaco Attribution, 6.9 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive-gold translucent crystal clusters glow from a deeply textured rusty-red matrix in this remarkable 6.9 oz specimen, attributed to the Lake Jaco area of Mexico.\u003c\/strong\u003e The honey-olive crystals exhibit resinous-to-vitreous luster, clustered intergrowths and reflective crystal faces, contrasting with an earthy iron-stained host rock and open mineral pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive-green vesuvianite (idocrase) candidate; species unconfirmed, visual identification only. Calcite, prehnite or other minerals remain possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexico, seller reported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested locality attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Jaco area, Mexico. Research-based comparison only, not documented provenance. Published mineral listings disagree on whether to label this area Chihuahua or Coahuila, so no state is assigned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.9 oz, approximately 196 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-olive to honey-green translucent crystal aggregates in reddish-brown iron-stained matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron-stained host rock of unverified composition; volcanic origin is not established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeological age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undetermined; cannot be reliably assigned from photographs or a tentative locality attribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector rarity index:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/10, subjective shop rating and not a scientific measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInventory:\u003c\/strong\u003e One unique specimen. The exact rock pictured will be shipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collect It?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal-rich pockets and the contrast between warm, honey-toned formations and rugged brick-red matrix give the specimen strong natural display interest. The Lake Jaco and Sierra de Cruces mineral localities in northern Mexico are known for vesuvianite associations, but this piece has not been verified as originating there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Metaphysical Associations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFolklore, not scientific evidence:\u003c\/em\u003e Vesuvianite is traditionally associated with confidence, growth, balance and personal transformation. These associations are not medical or scientific claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and Verification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep dry, avoid chemicals or abrasive cleaning, and handle crystal clusters carefully. A mineral hardness test and examination by a mineralogist would help confirm whether these are vesuvianite crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurated by The Hidden Bazaar. The mineral identification and Lake Jaco locality are provisional, not laboratory or provenance verified.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hidden Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48377037848774,"sku":"HB-MX-VES-6P9","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/9405\/4342\/files\/mexico-olive-vesuvianite-6-9oz-5578.jpg?v=1792516762","url":"https:\/\/thehiddenbazaar.com\/products\/mexican-olive-vesuvianite-crystal-cluster-lake-jaco-attribution-6-9-oz","provider":"THEHIDDENBAZAAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}