colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE - floater


Specimen: #16600
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 65mm x 47mm x 33mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Diamonds like and rare colorless Grossular Garnets to 2mm associated with Diopside from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Garnet crystals are very glassy, completely transparent, gem quality with superb luster and water clear. Some crystals are with green phantoms which are result of Chromium. They have perfect and razor sharp rhombic decahedral crystal habit. The Garnets are scattered on white Diopsides needles. The amazing clarity and gemminess make it remarkable specimen from this closed mine. Displays beautifully from all sides – complete floater specimen. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In very good condition – some small nicks and contacts.

It is truly a chance to have such rare beauty!



colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE - floater

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE - floater

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE - floater

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE - floater

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE - floater

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE - floater

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, DIOPSIDE - floater