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Grossular var. Hessonite Garnet

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Sharp, isolated crystals of garnet to 1 cm highlight this matrix miniature from a classic USA find, the Belvedere quarries in Vermont. Great color, textbook shape, and unusual isolation on matrix. Dr. Erika Pohl-Ströher - 35042

Product details

SpeciesGarnet, Grossular, Hessonite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 3.0 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityCanada, Québec, Jeffrey Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2025Unknown Owner$300.00
—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.