gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE


Specimen: #16562
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 26mm x 25mm x 19mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fantastic jewel of gem Garnet var. Grossular with grass green phantoms, Diopside and Chromite from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystals are gem and clear up to 2.5mm. They have very deep and saturated green cores due to Chromium. The crystals are sharp, glassy and have irresistible color. Apple-green Diopside crystals grow around and add a nice accent. Some inclusions of black Chromite are seen in the Grossular. Fine toenail from this closed mine. Displays on both sides. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous gem-green Garnets!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE, CHROMITE