gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, CLINOCHLORE


Specimen: #16172
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 30mm x 19mm x 14mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Attractive combo specimen of gem Grossular Garnet crystals decorating pale Diopside from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystals are transparent, gem quality with superb luster and pleasing orange color. They are up to 2mm. The Diopside crystals are well crystallized. Some minor Clinochlore is seen too. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition - some small nicks. On acrylic base.

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gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, CLINOCHLORE