colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #19838
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 12mm x 10mm x 6mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Diamonds like jewel of rare colorless garnet var. grossular crystals to 6mm with minor diopside needles from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The colorless garnets are among the rarest. The grossular crystals are super gem, completely transparent and clear like water. They have rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization and glassy luster. It displays beautifully all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some micro nicks. On acrylic base.

Exceptional thumbnail!

 



colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR