gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #9567
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 13mm x 9mm x 10mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fabulous specimen of rare Garnet var. Grossular with green phantoms. Grossular crystals are gem, with  green cores, which are result of Chromium, surrounded by transparent, colorless areas. The crystals have rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, good luster and irresistible contrast. Some green Diopsides are seen too. 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!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE