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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 63187
Mineral:Grossular Garnet (gem-grade crystal)
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Lustrous transparent orange grossular garnet crystals on greenish matrix. The grossular garnet crystals are irregular form with striated crystal faces. One grossular crystal is nearly flawless internally and could produce a 6-7 mm faceted gemstone.
Overall Size:33x24x20 mm
Crystals:5-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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