gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #21456
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 13mm x 13mm x 8mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A splendid small specimen of garnet var. grossular var. chromian from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystals are gem to 2mm. They have a deep and saturated grass-green color due to chromium. The garnets are with a sharp rhombic dodecahedral crystallization, glassy luster and irresistible color. Apple-green diopside covers the base. A pleasing piece from this closed mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Cool gem-green garnets!

 



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, DIOPSIDE