colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE floater


Specimen: #20185
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 29mm x 26mm x 21mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A top specimen of rare colorless grossular garnet crystals to 14mm growing with spiky diopside needles from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. It comes from the renowned collection of Rock Currier, USA with a label.  The colorless garnets are among the rarest in the world. The garnet crystals are translucent with some gemminess and a strong luster. They have sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. They are included with white diopside needles with sparkling appearance. It displays attractively all over 360 degree – a complete floater.  For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In superb condition. On acrylic base.
Exceptional!



colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE floater

colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE floater

colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE floater

colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE floater

colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE floater