gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CHROMITE


Specimen: #20582
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 21mm x 13mm x 6mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A fabulous jewel of very rare garnet var. grossular with grass green phantoms from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystals to 1mm are gem with grass green cores which are result of chromium and surrounded by transparent colorless areas. The crystals have a sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible contrast. Some black chromite inclusions are seen too. 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 – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous phantom garnets!

 



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS, CHROMITE