rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #15150
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 59mm x 47mm x 32mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Very rare colorless Grossular Garnet crystals up to 9mm growing on Diopside spray from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Garnet crystals are transparent, gem quality with superb luster and clear. They have sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. They are scattered on white Diopside needles with sparkling appearance. The main Grossular crystal stands freely and forms superb focal point.  For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In excellent condition – some outside edge contacts.
Gorgeous!



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

rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE