gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #15136
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 22mm x 20mm x 17mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Killer rare pink colored Grossular Garnets up to 3mm beautifully set on white Diopside needles. The Garnet crystals are very glassy, transparent, gem quality with superb luster and pleasing pink color. Perfect rhombic dodecahedral crystal habit. The color is very tender and combined with the excellent gemminess make it remarkable specimen from this closed mine. Displays all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition - some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous pink beauty!



gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE