gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #17166
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 25mm x 18mm x 9mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fascinating jewel of Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The crystals are gem and clear up to 2mm. They have deep and saturated grass-green color due to Chromium. The Garnets are with sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Apple-green Diopside is seen too. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Marvelous gem-green Garnets!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE