A killer jewel of extremely rare pink garnet var. grossular crystals with grass green phantoms from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystals to 9mm are water clear and gem with grass green cores which are result of chromium, and surrounded by transparent pink areas. Normally these are colorless and the pink phantom garnets are much rarer. The size of the crystals for the pink color is also very big. The crystals have a sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystallization, strong glassy luster and irresistible contrast. Some apple green diopside adds a nice colorfulness. White pectolite needle crystals form the base. It is fluorescent with a bright pink color. The green cored garnets are among the most unusual and rare Jeffrey mine garnets. This was mined long time ago - the mine is closed now. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. Some small nicks and contacts. On acrylic base.

Exceptional!