gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #14929
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 32mm x 15mm x 17mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Splendid specimen of grass green Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The crystals are gem and clear up to 3mm. They have very deep and saturated grass-green color due to Chromium. They are with sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Small Diopside crystals with brown-orange coating grow on the base. Fine piece from this closed mine - very colorful. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some outside edge contacts. On acrylic base.

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gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE