extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #13902
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 15mm x 15mm x 7mm
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 3mm grow on a Diopside spray. The Garnet crystals are transparent, gem quality with superb luster and water clear. They are with sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. The Garnets are scattered on 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 very good condition – some contacts. 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

extremely rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE