gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #10988
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 12mm x 11mm x 9mm
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 an exquisite cluster. Grossular crystals are extremely transparent, gem quality with superb luster and rich color. They are glassy clear - pure orange water. Trapezohedral habit with sharp crystallization. All crystals are perfect and have nice striations characteristic for Jeffrey mine. Complete all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small nicks and contacts. On acrylic base.

Marvelous!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR