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Grossular

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Attractive lustrous deep red crystals of grossular measuring to 0.6 cm in size on matrix with green platy crystals of clinochlore. The crystals are slightly translucent. Micro-chipping present but minimal, I feel that the specimen is in good condition. Classic material for this Italian locality.

Product details

SpeciesGrossular
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on04/02/2025

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Unknown Owner$80.00
Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Grossular
Mineral guide
Learn about Grossular
calcium-aluminum garnet with emerald to tsavorite greens and hessonite oranges; dodecahedra/trapezohedra in skarns, prized for color and rarity.
Grossular
Regional guide
Grossular from Ala Valley, Italy
from Ala Valley, Italy — Alpine hessonite with red-orange crystals in rodingite, prized for color, Alpine locality history, and striking matrix.