gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #12255
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 38mm x 35mm x 14mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Sparkling and gem Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian crystals to 1mm on thin plate. Grossular crystals are with super green color - result of Chromium. Good crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. The crystals are gem. Some Diopside blades are seen too. 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. In superb condition. On acrylic base.

Superb green Grossular!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE