gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #17705
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 27mm x 16mm x 17mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Marvelous rare pink colored Grossular Garnets up to 3mm beautifully growing on white Diopside needles from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Garnet crystals are very glassy, transparent, gem quality with superb luster and tender pink 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 minor nicks and contacts. On acrylic base.

Wonderful pink beauty!



gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE