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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. 72276
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Unusually large crystal of transparent orange-brown grossular garnet on gray matrix with black biotite. The grossular garnet is dodecahedral form with slightly striated faces. One area of the grossular garnet crystal is flawless and could cut into a gem. Ex. G. McLoughlin collection
Overall Size:4x3x1.8 cm
Crystals:10-27 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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