gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #17005
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 19mm x 15mm x 14mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Rare pink-cream colored Grossular Garnets to 4mm with white Diopside needles from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Garnet crystals are glassy, transparent, gem quality with superb luster and pleasing tender pinkish color. They have perfect and sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystal habit. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Charming pink beauty!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE