GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN PHANTOMS


Specimen: #8838
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 14mm x 11mm x 8mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Charming specimen of rare Garnet var. Grossular with green phantoms. Grossular crystals are gem, with deep green cores, which are result of Chromium, surrounded by transparent, colorless areas. Crystals have rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, good luster and irresistible contrast. Green cored Garnets are among the most unusual and rare Jeffrey mine Garnets. This was mined long time ago - the mine is inactive now. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In superb condition. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous phantom Garnets!



GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN PHANTOMS

GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN PHANTOMS

GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN PHANTOMS

GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN PHANTOMS