opaque GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #20461
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 16mm x 10mm x 9mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Very uncommon specimen of white opaque grossular garnet crystals to 3mm from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The garnet crystals are completely opaque and porcelain. They are with a good luster and a sharp rhombic decahedral habit. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – side contacts. On acrylic base.

Offbeat grossular!

 



opaque GARNET var. GROSSULAR

opaque GARNET var. GROSSULAR

opaque GARNET var. GROSSULAR

opaque GARNET var. GROSSULAR