gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE


Specimen: #12762
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 18mm x 13mm x 10mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Splendid small jewel of top quality Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian. The crystals are gem and clear up to 2mm. They have deep and saturated green color due to Chromium. Rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Small Diopside crystals add a nice accent. Some small crystals of black Chromite are seen too. Fine thumbnail from this closed mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some contacts. On acrylic base.

Marvelous gem-green Garnets!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE