rare - colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #16112
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 36mm x 21mm x 23mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Rare colorless Grossular Garnet crystals to 8mm growing on Diopside base from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The two Garnet crystals are translucent to transparent and gemmy with good luster. They have sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit. They are scattered on white Diopside needles with sparkling appearance. The main Grossular crystal stands freely and forms superb focal point.  For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4.  In superb condition.
Marvelous!



rare - colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

rare - colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

rare - colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

rare - colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

rare - colorless GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE