rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #14298
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 26mm x 22mm x 14mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Extremely rare colorless and gem Grossular Garnet crystals up to 6mm growing on tender green Diopside. The Garnet crystals are transparent, gem quality with superb luster and clear. They have sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. They are scattered on light green Diopside needles with sparkling appearance. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In good condition – some small damages and contacts. On acrylic base.
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rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE