colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #15026
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 49mm x 38mm x 22mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Gorgeous jewels of very rare colorless Garnet var. Grossular to 2mm with vivid green phantoms sitting on light green Diopside from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystals are gem and water clear. They have rich grass-green phantoms, which are result of Chromium, surrounded by transparent, colorless areas. Rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization and glassy luster. Colorless Diopside needles cover the base. They have light green hue.  For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some outside edge contacts. On acrylic base.

Fantastic colorless Garnets!



colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE