colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #18916
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 21mm x 21mm x 11mm
Size description: Thumbnail
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 to 5mm 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 penetrated with white Diopside needles inclusions.  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