gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #20882
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 40mm x 32mm x 31mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Price: USD 580   ADD TO CART

A killer specimen of rare pink colored grossular garnet crystals to 3mm, beautifully growing over diopside needles from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The garnet crystals are very glassy, transparent, gem quality with a superb luster and marvelous pink color to some cream ones. They have a sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystal habit. The color is very tender and combined with the excellent gemminess make it a remarkable specimen from this closed mine. The small spiky diopside needles are colorless with a green hue. It displays aesthetically from many sides. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition - some contacts. On acrylic base.

Astonishing!

 



gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE

gem pink GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE