gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with PECTOLITE inclusions, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #11500
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 68mm x 49mm x 25mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fabulous orange colored Grossular Garnets to 8mm attractively grown with green Diopside and Pectolite. Grossular crystals are transparent, gem quality with a superb luster and a pleasing color. Rhombic dodecahedral habit with sharp crystallization. Green Diopside crystals add a marvelous contrast. Uncommon addition is white Pectolite needles. In some Grossular crystals are seen inclusions of Pectolite. With such amazing aesthetics, gemminess, glassy luster and irresistible color it is truly superb specimen. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some small nicks.

Exquisitely beautiful!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with PECTOLITE inclusions, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with PECTOLITE inclusions, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with PECTOLITE inclusions, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with PECTOLITE inclusions, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with PECTOLITE inclusions, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with PECTOLITE inclusions, DIOPSIDE