gemmy PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE


Specimen: #18814
Locality: Jeffrey mine, Val-des-Sources (Asbestos), Les Sources RCM, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Size: 38mm x 28mm x 39mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Fascinating specimen of pink colored Grossular Garnet crystals up to 4mm attractively growing with green Diopside on Albite base from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The Grossular crystals are gemmy with strong luster and pleasant tender pink color. Small green Diopsides are seen around. The pink Grossulars are underlined nicely by the white-green background. Rare pink Garnets from this great closed now mine. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In very good condition – some small nicks and base contacts.

Tempting pink Garnets!



gemmy PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gemmy PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gemmy PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gemmy PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE

gemmy PINK GARNET var. GROSSULAR, DIOPSIDE, ALBITE