rare - colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #15295
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 33mm x 12mm x 10mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Very rare colorless and gem Grossular Garnet crystals up to 7mm growing on tender light green Diopside needles 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 light green Diopside needles with sparkling appearance. Some Diopside inclusions are seen in the Garnets. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In superb condition. On acrylic base.
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