gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #19226
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 42mm x 34mm x 17mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Gorgeous jewel of orange gem Grossular Garnet crystals attractively growing with green Diopside from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystals are to 3mm, transparent, gem quality with superb luster and rich color. They are extremely clear and limpid – pure orange water. They have sharp trapezohedral habit. The prismatic Diopsides crystals are well shaped with light apple-green color. For references see 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition.

Splendid!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE