gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE


Specimen: #16339
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 14mm x 12mm x 9mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Striking jewel of gem Garnet var. Grossular var. Chromian crystals with black Chromite inclusions from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The crystals are gem and clear up to 3mm. They have rich and saturated green color due to Chromium. They are with rhombic dodecahedral crystallization, strong luster and irresistible color. Some small inclusions of black Chromite are seen too. Fine thumbnail from this closed mine. This is of truly superior quality – very colorful and gem. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small contacts. On acrylic base.

Wonderful gem-green Garnets!



gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE

gem GARNET var. GROSSULAR var. CHROMIAN, CHROMITE