Grossular var. Hessonite - image 1

Grossular var. Hessonite

Grossular var. hessonite, 7 cm, from Schwarze Wand, Hollersbachtal, Pinzgau, Salzburg, Austria. A significant and historic piece from Austria, found in 1880. We obtained this specimen from a famous collection from the U.S.

Product details

SpeciesHessonite, Grossular
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAustria, Salzburg
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Austria page 78
Current owner
AW
Anton Watzl Minerals
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—a famous collection from the U.S.Not disclosed

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