VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #16770
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 17mm x 12mm x 7mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Killer thumbnail specimen of Manganoan Vesuvianite crystals decorated with Garnet var. Grossular from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Vesuvianite crystals are gemmy with rich and saturated purple color to amazing fuchsia caps. The luster is strong and the crystals are glassy. On the back side are seen micro cream colored Garnet var. Grossular crystals which is one unique combination. Complete all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In good condition – some small nicks and contacts. On acrylic base.

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VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR