gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE


Specimen: #15406
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 29mm x 15mm x 7mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Cool specimen of pink colored Grossular Garnet crystals to 2,5mm attractively set with green Diopsides on white Albite from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystals are transparent, gem quality with strong luster and pleasant tender pink color. Small green Diopsides are seen around. The pink Grossulars contrast nicely on the white background. Very rare pink Garnets from this great, closed now mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Marvelous pink Garnets!



gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gem PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE