gem GARNET var. ANDRADITE, VESUVIANITE


Specimen: #17970
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 35mm x 24mm x 14mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fascinating specimen of very unusually colored in rich olive-green Garnet var. Andradite crystals up to 1mm from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. This specimen comes from a small new find and due to its color can be identified as variety Topazolite. The Andradite crystals are transparent, gem quality with superb luster and saturated color. They have sharp habit. The Garnets are bright and very sparkling. Inside some crystals are seen grass-green phantoms. The contrast is strong due to the white matrix. One gem, green Vesuvianite crystal is seen too. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

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gem GARNET var. ANDRADITE, VESUVIANITE

gem GARNET var. ANDRADITE, VESUVIANITE

gem GARNET var. ANDRADITE, VESUVIANITE

gem GARNET var. ANDRADITE, VESUVIANITE

gem GARNET var. ANDRADITE, VESUVIANITE