gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOM


Specimen: #18189
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 9mm x 8mm x 7mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fabulous thumbnail specimen of very rare Garnet var. Grossular with grass green phantom from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystal is gem and clear with grass green core which is result of Chromium, and surrounded by transparent colorless areas. The crystal has rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible contrast. The green cored Garnets are among the most unusual and rare Jeffrey mine Garnets. This was mined long time ago - the mine is closed now. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some side contacts towards the base. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous phantom Garnet!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOM

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOM

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOM

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOM