gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE


Specimen: #16558
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 48mm x 27mm x 15mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Marvelous specimen of pink colored Grossular Garnets to 3mm attractively set with green Diopsides and Albite from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystals are transparent, gem quality with strong luster and pleasant, tender pink color. Small green Diopsides are seen around. The pink Grossulars are underlined nicely by the white-green background. Rare pink Garnets from this great closed now mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts.

Tempting pink Garnets!



gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE