gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #9347
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 19mm x 16mm x 8mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Splendid honey-orange colored Grossular Garnets to 7mm grown one atop another in exquisite cluster. Grossular crystals are extremely transparent, gem quality with superb luster and rich color. They are glassy clear - pure orange water. Rhombic-dodecahedral habit with sharp crystallization. All crystals are perfect and has nice striations characteristic for Jeffrey mine. Complete all over 360 degree. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some very small nicks. On acrylic base.

Marvelous!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR