extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #13516
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 20mm x 9mm x 8mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Extremely rare colorless Grossular Garnets to 5mm grow on a Diopside spray. The Garnet crystals are transparent, gem quality with superb luster and clear. They are with sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. The Garnets are scattered on light green Diopside needles with sparkling appearance. Complete all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In superb condition. On acrylic base.
Gorgeous small beauty!



extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE