colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #20973
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 13mm x 9mm x 6mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A fascinating jewel of rare colorless garnet var. grossular crystals from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The colorless garnets are among the rarest in the world. The grossular crystals are super gem, completely transparent and clear like water. They have a rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization and glassy luster. Small diopside needle inclusions are seen too. It is fluorescent in a bright pink. It displays all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous colorless garnets!

 



colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE