{"product_id":"vesuvianite-6-sided-pendulum-idocrase","title":"Vesuvianite 6 Sided Pendulum with Clear Quartz Holding Bead","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite 6 Sided Pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is crafted from natural Vesuvianite and polished into a classic six-sided faceted point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum is suspended from a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finished with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a comfortable point from which to hold the pendulum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdocrase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Vesuvianite is a fascinating and chemically complex silicate mineral. It occurs in several colours, with green, yellow-green and brown-green being particularly characteristic, although other colours are also known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite is sometimes confused with or incorrectly referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly when green material resembles varieties of green Garnet. Although the two minerals can occur together in similar geological environments, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite is not a Garnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are distinct minerals with different crystal structures and chemical compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variations in colour, pattern, translucency and inclusions make every Vesuvianite pendulum individually distinctive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for mineral and crystal collectors, traditional dowsing practices, decorative collections or as a distinctive gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeological \u0026amp; Material Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vesuvianite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Idocrase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Classification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silicate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tetragonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Vesuvianite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendulum Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6 sided faceted point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver plated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolding Bead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Round Clear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite is an unusually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echemically and structurally complex silicate mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its composition can accommodate several different elements within its crystal structure, including calcium, aluminium, magnesium and iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt commonly forms through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econtact metamorphism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly where igneous activity alters carbonate-rich rocks such as limestone, dolomite and marble. Vesuvianite is also commonly associated with skarn deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mineral was named \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite in 1795\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after specimens discovered near Mount Vesuvius in Italy. The alternative name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdocrase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was introduced the following year and remains in use, particularly within gemmology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Vesuvianite a Garnet?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Vesuvianite is not Garnet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe confusion is understandable because Vesuvianite and Garnet can:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccur together within contact-metamorphic environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay similar green, yellow-green or brownish colours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe polished and used as ornamental or gemstone material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppear visually similar when fashioned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineralogically, however, they are different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite crystallises in the tetragonal crystal system and has a particularly complex silicate structure. Garnet describes a separate group of silicate minerals characterised by an isometric crystal structure and a different general chemical composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, products labelled simply as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Vesuvianite Garnet”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be misleading unless the material genuinely contains both minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pendulum is sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not Garnet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin contemporary crystal traditions, Vesuvianite is commonly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersonal growth, creativity, confidence, enthusiasm and positive change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese associations form part of modern crystal traditions and personal spiritual practices and are not scientifically established properties of the mineral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChakra Association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar Plexus Chakra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZodiac Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapricorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSagittarius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin modern crystal traditions, Vesuvianite is commonly associated with the Earth element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional crystal pairings for Vesuvianite include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Tourmaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmoky Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing Vesuvianite with Garnet does not mean that they are the same mineral; they are mineralogically distinct materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pairings reflect contemporary crystal traditions and personal practices rather than scientifically established effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Vesuvianite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Idocrase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex silicate mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix-sided faceted pendulum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver plated chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound Clear Quartz holding bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural colour and pattern variations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pendulum is individually distinctive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRandomly selected from our collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite is a natural mineral, so colour, pattern, translucency, inclusions and surface characteristics can vary between individual pendulums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite may sometimes be confused with Garnet due to similarities in appearance and the geological environments in which the minerals can occur. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVesuvianite and Garnet are separate mineral species\/groups and should not be treated as interchangeable names.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural inclusions, small surface variations and differences in appearance are characteristic of natural stone and are not necessarily imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will randomly choose a pendulum from our collection for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GeoFossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490493997429,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1113\/8154\/files\/GeoFossilsPendulumVesuvianite.png?v=1786446327","url":"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/products\/vesuvianite-6-sided-pendulum-idocrase","provider":"GeoFossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}