VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #15953
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 8mm x 7mm x 6mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Cute Manganoan Vesuvianite thumbnail crystal decorated by Garnet var. Grossular from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Vesuvianite crystal is gemmy. It has purple-fuchsia cap to apple-green bottom. The luster is strong and the crystal is glassy. Atop are seen small Garnet var. Grossular crystals which is one unique combination. Complete all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. Some small nicks. On acrylic base.
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VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR