gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS


Specimen: #21293
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 15mm x 14mm x 9mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

A fabulous specimen of very rare garnet var. grossular with green phantoms from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystals to 4mm are gem with green cores which are a result of chromium and surrounded by transparent colorless areas. The crystals have a rhombic dodecahedral sharp crystallization, a strong luster and an irresistible contrast. 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. It displays attractively all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous phantom garnets!

 



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR with GREEN CHROMIAN PHANTOMS