gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS


Specimen: #19558
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 23mm x 14mm x 16mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A splendid specimen of rare garnet var. grossular crystals with green phantoms from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossulars are gem with green cores which are result of chromium. The crystals to 2mm have a good crystallization and luster. Small colorless grossular crystals cover the base. 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 good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Cool phantom garnets!

 



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS