gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE


Specimen: #12150
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 48mm x 24mm x 18mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Sparkling specimen of Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian with up to 2mm crystals. They are with green color - result of Chromium. Rhombic dodecahedral crystallization, strong luster and irresistible color. The crystals are gem. Delicate Diopside crystals add a nice accent. Small black Chromite inclusions are present as well. Displays on both sides. Very hard to find one of these now – the mine is inactive. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. Some contacts. On acrylic base.

Wonderful green gems!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE