gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #13245
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 104mm x 71mm x 25mm
Size description: Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Exceptional top specimen of honey-orange colored Grossular Garnet crystals up to 13mm. They are extremely transparent, gem quality with superb luster and deep rich color. They are glassy and clear - pure orange water. Rhombic dodecahedral habit with sharp crystallization. All crystals have nice striations characteristic for Jeffrey mine. With such amazing gemminess, glassy luster and irresistible color it is truly superb Garnet from this great and closed mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some nicks.

World grade quality Jeffrey mine Garnet!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR