WOLLASTONITE, gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #13405
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 55mm x 53mm x 33mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Rare specimen of Wollastonite associated with gem Grossular Garnets. The Garnet crystals are glassy, transparent, gem quality with superb luster and light pink color Perfect rhombohedral crystal habit. White hair like Wollastonite grows vertically. Some white Albite is seen on the base. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In excellent condition – some small partial cracks.

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WOLLASTONITE, gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

WOLLASTONITE, gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

WOLLASTONITE, gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

WOLLASTONITE, gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

WOLLASTONITE, gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR