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Grossular Garnet (chrome-rich) from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

 
Grossular Garnet (chrome-rich) from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Grossular Garnet (chrome-rich) from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 69820
Mineral:Grossular Garnet (chrome-rich)
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Sparkling cluster of green grossular garnet crystals on one face of a plate of compact crystallized grossular. The grossular garnet are dodecahedral form with trapezohedral edge faces. The grossular green color is due to high chrome content. Ex. James Dobo, jr. collection #2210, originally acquired in 1994 from F. Melanson
Overall Size:27x23x10 mm
Crystals:micro to 1.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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