gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE


Specimen: #14911
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 47mm x 28mm x 28mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Sparkling jewels of orange colored Grossular Garnets attractively set on green Clinochlore. This is quite uncommon combo from the famous Jeffrey mine, Canada. The Grossular crystals are up to 4mm, transparent, gem quality with superb glassy luster and pleasing color. They have perfect rhombic dodecahedral crystal habit with rhomboid shape faces - classic for this locality. The Clinochlore crystals well developed in rosette clusters with rich green color. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some outside edge contacts. On acrylic base.

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gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE