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Grossular Garnet from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

 
Grossular Garnet from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Grossular Garnet from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Grossular Garnet from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 70347
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Double-sided specimen of lustrous transparent orange grossular garnet crystals to 17 mm over a core of diorite-gabbro. The largest grossular garnet crystals is highly transparent with flawless areas that could produce 4 mm gemstones if faceted. Collected ca. 1995
Overall Size:34x25x16 mm
Crystals:0.2-17.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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