VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR


Specimen: #18045
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Asbestos, Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 10mm x 9mm x 5mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fascinating thumbnail specimen of Manganoan Vesuvianite crystals decorated with minor Garnet var. Grossular from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Vesuvianite crystals are gemmy with rich and saturated purple color to amazing fuchsia caps. The luster is strong and the crystals are glassy. Small cream colored Garnet var. Grossular crystals grow above which is one unique combination. It displays all over 360 degree. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition – some micro nicks. On acrylic base.

Gorgeous!



VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR

VESUVIANITE var. MANGANOAN, GARNET var. GROSSULAR