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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 81655
Mineral:Grossular var. Chrome-rich Grossular Garnets
Locality:Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Québec, Canada
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous transparent-to-translucent dodecahedral vivid-green grossular garnet crystals with gray matrix fragments on the bottom. The green color of the grossular garnet crystals is caused by trace chrome impurities. Rare.
Overall Size:7x5x3.5 mm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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