gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE


Specimen: #19759
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 20mm x 15mm x 11mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A splendid specimen of garnet var. grossular var. chromian with black chromite inclusions from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystals are gem to 1mm. They have deep and saturated grass-green color due to chromium. The garnets are with sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Some inclusions of black chromite are seen too. Fine piece from this closed mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Cool gem-green garnets!

 



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE