A killer specimen of honey-orange colored grossular garnet crystals up to 10mm from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The specimen comes from the collection of Jean Shawn P. Felix, Nova Scotia, Canada with a label The crystals are transparent, gem quality with a strong glassy luster. They have a rich and saturated honey-orange color - pure orange water. The grossular has a rhombic dodecahedral habit with sharp crystallization and pretty edge modifications. It has nice striations characteristic for Jeffrey mine. It displays beautifully all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some back side contacts. On acrylic base.
Fabulous!