Vésuvianite no.344Vesuvianite no. 344 Vesuvianite often occurs as a massive aggregate, but has a fibrous texture. Its name comes from the Vesuvius volcano in Italy. The color varies between green, brown, yellow, red, and blue. Given the wide variety of colors, it can be easy to confuse it with other stones. It is often used as a gemstone in jewelry and its hardness is 6,5 on the Mohs scale. Vesuvianite Origin: Asbestos, Quebec Dimension: 9,5 cm x 6 cm x 4,6 cm