colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, SPHALERITE, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #21255
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 32mm x 25mm x 18mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

An exceptional specimen of rare colorless garnet var. grossular crystals decorated with one gemmy sphalerite crystal and diopside needles from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The colorless garnets are among the rarest in the world. The grossular crystals to 2.5mm are super gem, completely transparent and clear like water. They have a rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization and a glassy luster. They are fluorescent in a bright pink. Some green chromian phantoms are seen inside. Sphalerite crystal of 4mm is a sharp tetrahedron with an amber-brown color and some transparency. Sphalerite is very rare in Jeffrey mine and such fine crystal is unique. White diopside needles are seen too. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

Outstanding jewel!

 



colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, SPHALERITE, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, SPHALERITE, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, SPHALERITE, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, SPHALERITE, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, SPHALERITE, DIOPSIDE

colorless gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR, SPHALERITE, DIOPSIDE