Grossular Garnet

Bishop, Inyo Co., California,
Small Cabinet, 7.2 x 5.4 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 10/12/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 10/22/2009 6:34:49 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Striking, gemmy and lustrous, grossular garnets to 2.0 cm aesthetically fill a vug atop a sculptural wedge of matrix. The glassy, brick-red crystals have classic dodecahedral form. This piece is from Bishop, Inyo County, California. Very nearly pristine, the super trivial edgewear, to the large crystal is barely noticeable and is certainly not a detraction. The rest of the garnets are pristine. The base has been sawed to enhance the display quality. A really great grossular garnet specimen from this uncommon California locale.

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