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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. 42208
Mineral:Grossular Garnet (chrome-rich)
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Sparkling cluster of deep green grossular garnet crystals on matrix of yellowish-green grossular microcrystals. The grossular garnet crystals look beautiful under magnification. The rich green color is due to high chrome content in the grossular. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #469; acquired in 1999
Overall Size:6.5x6.5x3 cm
Crystals:0.1-3.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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