gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #13959
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 22mm x 20mm x 18mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Gorgeous small jewel of top quality Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian. The crystals are super gem and clear up to 2mm. They have very deep and saturated grass-green color due to Chromium. They are with sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Some small inclusions of black Chromite are seen too. Light green Diopside crystals grow on the base. Fine thumbnail from this closed mine. This is of truly superior quality – very colorful and gem. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In good condition – some contacts. On acrylic base.

Splendid gem-green Garnets!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE, DIOPSIDE