gemmy GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #21189
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 25mm x 13mm x 20mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A splendid specimen of garnet var. grossular var. chromian from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystals are gemmy to 1mm. They have a deep and saturated grass-green color due to chromium. The garnets are with a sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Apple-green diopside covers the base. A pleasing piece from this closed mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Cool green garnets!



gemmy GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gemmy GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gemmy GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gemmy GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE