colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #18535
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 28mm x 20mm x 22mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Beautiful and rare colorless Grossular Garnet crystals up to 7mm growing on a spiky Diopside sprays from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Garnet crystals are transparent, gem quality with superb luster and water clear. They have sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. They are scattered on white Diopside needles with sparkling appearance. The Grossular crystals stand freely at the top and form superb focal points. It displays attractively all over 360 degree.  For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In superb condition. On acrylic base.
Gorgeous!



colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE