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Grossularite (Garnet)

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Colorless grossular from this locality is actually, it seems, less common than the colored varieties it is better known for - and colorless grossular is actually quite rare overall. Ths is a sparkling, solid plate of colorless grossular garnet, with crystals to 1 cm. Collected by Bob Whitmore in 1968.

Product details

SpeciesGarnet
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.9 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityCanada, Québec, Jeffrey Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Garnet from Jeffrey Mine, Quebec, Canada
from Jeffrey Mine, Quebec — grossular varieties from cinnamon to pink, gem-like on diopside, prized for cabinet-quality crystals and classic locality.