gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #8385
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 26mm x 20mm x 14mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fabulous honey-orange colored Grossular Garnets to 16mm grown on in cluster. All Grossular crystals are extremely transparent, gem quality with superb luster and deep rich color. They are glassy clear - pure orange water. Rhombic dodecahedral habit with nice surface striations. All crystals are big and perfect. With such amazing gemminess, glassy luster and irresistible color it is truly superior Garnet. Rare, high quality specimen from this inactive mine. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some nicks (seen on the photos). On acrylic base.

World class quality Garnet!

 



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR