gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #8068
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 69mm x 38mm x 38mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fabulous orange colored Grossular Garnets to 4mm grown on host rock. All Grossular crystals are extremely transparent, gem quality with superb luster and rich color. It is so glassy clear that the base behind is very well visible - pure orange water. Dodecahedral habit with sharp crystallization. All crystals are perfect. With such amazing gemminess, glassy luster and irresistible color it is truly choice specimen from this inactive mine. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some contact areas (seen on the photos).

Top quality Garnets!

 



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR