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

Gorgeous phantom Garnets!