colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #17032
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 46mm x 41mm x 20mm
Size description: Miniature
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 Diopsides needles. Displays attractively on both sides. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In very good condition – some small nicks and contacts. On acrylic base.

Superb!



colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE