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Diopside with Chrome Grossular Garnets from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

 
Diopside with Chrome Grossular Garnets from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Diopside with Chrome Grossular Garnets from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 18487
Mineral:Diopside with Chrome Grossular Garnets
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Elongated, translucent, green diopside crystals up to 2.5 mm in an interconnected mass. Scattered throughout the specimen are gemmy, 1 mm, green chrome grossular garnet crystals up to .8 mm. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:35x28x15 mm
Crystals:micro to 2.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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