gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE


Specimen: #16986
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 19mm x 14mm x 8mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Striking jewel of gem Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian crystals with black Chromite inclusions from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The crystals are gem up to 2mm. They have very deep and saturated grass-green color due to Chromium. They are with rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, strong luster and irresistible color. Some small inclusions of black Chromite are seen too. On the back side the Garnets are lighter green. It displays attractively on both sides. Fine thumbnail from this closed mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some outside edge contacts. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous gem-green Garnets!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE