gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS


Specimen: #18013
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 29mm x 18mm x 12mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

 

Fascinating specimen of gem Garnet var. Grossular with green phantoms from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystals are gem and clear up to 1mm. They have bright green cores due to Chromium. The crystals are glassy and sparkling. Fine Garnet from this closed mine. It displays on both sides. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Marvelous gem-green Garnets!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS