gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions


Specimen: #15054
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 7mm x 7mm x 7mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Pretty honey-orange colored Grossular Garnet crystal of 7mm. It is transparent, gem quality with superb luster and rich color. It is glassy clear - pure orange water. The crystal has trapezohedral habit with sharp crystallization. Inside are seen inclusions of Diopside needles. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition - some micro nicks. On acrylic base.

Striking gem!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions