A cute specimen of garnet var. grossular var. chromian crystals over diopside covered base from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystals to 1mm have a green color result of chromium. They have a rhombic dodecahedral crystallization and good luster. They are from translucent to transparent. Sparkling apple-green diopside covers the base. Small dark clinochlore rosettes are seen too. It displays all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

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