gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN


Specimen: #12823
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 20mm x 15mm x 13mm
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 superb quality Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian. The crystals are gem and clear up to 1mm. They have deep and saturated green color due to Chromium with some colorless crystals. Rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. 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

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN