Grossular (Var: Hessonite), Quartz, Axinite-(Fe) - image 1
Grossular (Var: Hessonite), Quartz, Axinite-(Fe) - image 2

Grossular (Var: Hessonite), Quartz, Axinite-(Fe)

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A fine combination specimen of a line of gemmy and lustrous, reddish-orange hessonite garnets capping a vug lined with an earlier generation of gemmy and lustrous, honey-colored garnets. This specimen is complimented by a very glassy, striated, colorless axinite blade sandwiched between the two generations of garnets and a lustrous, 3.2 cm, milky quartz crystal. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.2 x 5.2 x 4.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed