colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions


Specimen: #20096
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 13mm x 12mm x 10mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Marvelous and rare colorless grossular garnets crystals up to 7mm associated with diopside from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The garnet crystals are glassy, translucent to slightly gemmy, with a good luster. They have a sharp rhombic decahedral crystal habit. The garnets have inclusions of colorless diopside needles. It displays attractively all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In excellent condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.
Killer white grossular!

 



colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions

colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions

colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions

colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR with DIOPSIDE inclusions