colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #17354
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 29mm x 17mm x 11mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Rare colorless and gem Grossular Garnet crystals up to 3mm growing on tender light green Diopside needles from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Garnet crystals are transparent, gem quality with superb luster and clear. They have light green hue due to inclusions. The crystals have sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. They are scattered on light green Diopside needles. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In very good condition – some outside edge contacts. On acrylic base.
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colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE