Fantastic specimen of gem Garnet var. Grossular crystals with green phantoms from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystals have green cores, which are result of Chromium, surrounded by transparent colorless areas. The crystals are up to 5mm with rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization and strong luster. Green cored Garnets are among the most unusual and rare Jeffrey mine Garnets. This was mined decades ago - the mine is closed now. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some side contacts. On acrylic base.

Marvelous phantom Garnets!