A fabulous specimen of very rare garnet var. grossular with a green phantom from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystal is gem with a green core which is  result of chromium and surrounded by transparent colorless areas. The crystal has a rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible contrast. The green cored garnets are among the most unusual and rare Jeffrey mine garnets. This was mined long time ago - the mine is closed now. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition - one micro nick at the tip and base part contacts. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous phantom garnet!