Grossular Garnet var. Hessonite (classic old locale)

Mussa Alp, Ala Valley, Torino Prov., Piedmont, Italy
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 4.9 x 2.7 cm
Start Time: 11/05/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/12/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Scintillating, gem, wine-red, grossular garnet variety hessonite dodecahedrons cover the matrix and overlie an earlier generation of smaller burnt-orange crystals on this rich and wonderful specimen from this classic Italian locale. The crystals reach about 4 mm and the few diopside crystals along one edge are a nice accent. These crystals GLOW orange-red, when backlit! The piece has two fine display views. Choice and very fine material from the Mervyn Ford Collection. valued $750-950

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