gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN


Specimen: #16478
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 24mm x 17mm x 12mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Striking specimen of gem Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian crystals from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The crystals are gem and clear up to 1mm. They have very deep and saturated emerald-green color due to Chromium. They are with rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Fine thumbnail from this closed mine. This is of truly superior quality – very colorful and gem. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Marvelous gem-green Garnets!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN