gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #17738
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 26mm x 17mm x 16mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fascinating rare pink colored Grossular Garnet crystals up to 4mm 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 small 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