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Grossular var. Chrome-rich Grossular Garnet from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

 
Grossular var. Chrome-rich Grossular Garnet from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Grossular var. Chrome-rich Grossular Garnet from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 82982
Mineral:Grossular var. Chrome-rich Grossular Garnet
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Double-sided plate of small lustrous transparent dodecahedral vivid-green grossular garnet crystals on gray matrix. The green color of the grossular garnet crystals is caused by trace chrome impurities. Rare. Ex. Miller collection T680
Overall Size:12x7x4 mm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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