colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #14051
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 38mm x 35mm x 13mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Rare colorless Grossular Garnets to 1mm associated with Diopside. The Garnet crystals are glassy, transparent, gem quality with superb luster and water clear. Perfect and sharp rhombic decahedral crystal habit. The Garnets are scattered on light green Diopside needles growing in sprays. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In very good condition – some side contacts. On acrylic base.

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colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE