extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #13796
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 52mm x 40mm x 26mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Extremely rare colorless Grossular Garnet crystals up to 9mm grow on Diopside spray. The main Garnet crystal is transparent, gem quality with superb luster and clear. The other crystals are opaque. The crystals have sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. They are scattered on light green to white Diopside needles with sparkling appearance. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In excellent condition – some small nicks and contacts.
Marvelous!



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

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE