gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, HEAZLEWOODITE, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #8685
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 17mm x 12mm x 9mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Very rare specimen of dark grass green Garnet var. Grossular with Heazlewoodite. Grossular crystals are with super deep green color - result of Chromium. Rhombic dodecahedral, sharp crystallization, good luster and irresistible color. The crystals are gem up to 2mm in size. Heazlewoodite form up to 4mm thin metallic plates. Transparent to translucent Diopside blades give exquisite finish. The specimen displays beautifully all over 360 degree. This is of truly superior quality – ultimate colorfulness and contrast. In excellent condition - some base contacts. On acrylic base.

Beautiful and rare!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, HEAZLEWOODITE, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, HEAZLEWOODITE, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, HEAZLEWOODITE, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, HEAZLEWOODITE, DIOPSIDE