gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE


Specimen: #11777
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 51mm x 27mm x 15mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Gorgeous jewel of extremely sparkling Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian. The crystals are gem up to 1mm big. They have super deep emerald-green color to lighter green, due to Chromium. With rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Some Clinochlore is seen too. Very hard to find one of these now – the mine is inactive and this is found long time ago. This is of truly superb quality – very fresh and sparkling. Displays on both sides. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some small nicks. On acrylic base.

Marvelous gem-green Garnets!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE