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Grossular Garnet (gem-grade) from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

 
Grossular Garnet (gem-grade) from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Grossular Garnet (gem-grade) from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

Grossular Garnet (gem-grade) from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 57148
Mineral:Grossular Garnet (gem-grade)
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Flat cluster of many lustrous transparent orange-brown grossular garnet crystals. The grossular garnet crystals are dodecahedral form with striated faces. The largest grossular crystals are gem-grade and could produce 5-10 mm faceted gemstones.
Overall Size:28x16x7 mm
Crystals:7-16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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