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Grossular, Diopside

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There has been a scramble to scoop up any Jeffrey Mine pieces remaining on the market since the closing of the mine. What I like about this specimen is not just the flashing, gemmy grossulars (to 0.8 cm), but the nice mix of green diopside crystals scattered amongst them. 5 x 4.5 x 1.9 cm

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.5 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Diopside
Mineral guide
Learn about Diopside
classic clinopyroxene with prism crystals in chrome-green to violane violet, varied habits and marble localities prized by collectors.
Diopside
Regional guide
Diopside from Jeffrey Mine, Canada
from Jeffrey Mine, Quebec — green, needle-like and tabular crystals with garnet and vesuvianite; historic locality prized for texture and association.