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Grossular Garnet on Diopside from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

 
Grossular Garnet on Diopside from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Grossular Garnet on Diopside from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 58110
Mineral:Grossular Garnet on Diopside
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Lustrous transparent orange dodecahedral grossular garnet crystals to 10 mm on translucent pale-green diopside crystals to 2 mm. The grossular garnet crystals have excellent internal clarity and show minimal exterior damage. Ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #5692
Overall Size:28x17x15 mm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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