VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #15609
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 22mm x 18mm x 12mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Rare combo specimen of Manganoan Vesuvianite crystals decorated by Garnet var. Grossular from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Vesuvianite is gemmy and has purple color. The luster is strong and the crystals are glassy. Atop are seen small cream Garnet var. Grossular crystals which is one unique combination. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. Some contacts. On acrylic base.
Marvelous!



VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR