Very rare colorless and gem Grossular Garnet crystals up to 3,5mm growing on tender light green Diopside needles from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Garnet crystals are transparent, gem quality with superb luster and clear. They have sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. Inside are seen green phantoms. They are scattered on light green Diopside needles with sparkling appearance. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some outside edge contacts. On acrylic base.
Marvelous!