gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #12523
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 40mm x 27mm x 28mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Gorgeous jewel of one dominant 10mm Garnet var. Grossular with light cream hue. The central crystal is super gem and clear, with green appearance due to Diopsides below. It has very sharp rhombic-dodecahedral habit and glassy luster.  The other crystals have cream color. Around are grown small green Diopsides that add a nice contrast. They are gemmy. Top quality Garnet from this closed mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. Some damages and contacts.

Astounding!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE