extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #12111
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 55mm x 41mm x 35mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Diamonds like and extremely rare colorless Grossular Garnets to 4mm associated with Diopside. The Garnet crystals are very glassy, completely transparent, gem quality with superb luster and water clear. Perfect and razor sharp rhombic decahedral crystal habit. Garnets are scattered on light green Diopsides. The amazing clarity and gemminess make it remarkable specimen from this closed mine. Displays from all sides. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In superb condition – outside edges contacts.

It is truly a chance to have such rare beauty!

 



extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE