gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CLINOCHLORE


Specimen: #13787
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 41mm x 35mm x 28mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Marvelous gem Garnet var. Grossular crystals up to 3mm with vivid green phantoms. The crystals are transparent and gem, with rich green cores, which are result of Chromium, surrounded by transparent colorless areas. They have rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Clinochlore rosettes cover the base. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts and nicks.

Superb!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CLINOCHLORE