gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, PREHNITE, CHROMITE


Specimen: #18498
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 37mm x 22mm x 19mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Top quality and extremely sparkling specimen of rare Garnet var. Grossular with grass green phantoms and small black Chromite inclusions from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The crystals are gem, with rich green cores, which are result of Chromium, surrounded by transparent, colorless areas. They have rhombic dodecahedral, sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Some cream Prehnite crystals are seen too. The specimen displays beautifully all over 360 degree. Very hard to find one of these now – the mine is inactive. This is of truly superior quality – freshness and colorfulness. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Astonishing glowing green gems!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, PREHNITE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, PREHNITE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, PREHNITE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, PREHNITE, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, PREHNITE, CHROMITE