A fine quality jewel of very rare garnet var. grossular with grass green phantoms from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystals to 6mm are gem with grass green cores, which are result of chromium and surrounded by transparent, colorless, water clear areas. The crystals have a rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible contrast. A second generation of micro garnet crystals grows on some of the faces. It is fluorescent in a bright pink color. The green cored garnets are among the most unusual and rare Jeffrey mine garnets. This was mined a long time ago - the mine is closed now. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

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