GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE


Specimen: #20594
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 19mm x 15mm x 16mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Nice grossular garnet crystals with green clinochlore from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystals to 8mm are gemmy with a strong luster and cream-grey color. They have a sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystal habit. Rosette clusters of clinochlore with green color are seen too. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

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GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE

GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE

GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE

GARNET var. GROSSULAR, CLINOCHLORE