gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE


Specimen: #9626
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 54mm x 28mm x 19mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Gorgeous jewel of top quality and extremely sparkling Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian. The crystals are ultimately gem and clear up to 3mm big. They have super deep emerald-green color, due to Chromium. With rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. The base if formed by black Clinochlore rosettes. Very hard to find one of these now – the mine is inactive and this is found long time ago. Green colored Garnets are among the best Jeffrey mine Garnets. This is of truly superior quality – very fresh and sparkling. Displays on both sides. For references see the issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some contacts.

Exceptional gem-green Garnets – world grade quality!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CLINOCHLORE