gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #18942
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 29mm x 14mm x 10mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

 

Marvelous and rare pink colored Grossular Garnet crystals to 3.5mm with minor white Diopside needles from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Garnet crystals are very glassy, transparent, gem quality with superb luster and tender pink color. They have perfect and sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystal habit. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some outside edge contacts. On acrylic base.

Wonderful pink beauty!



gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE