Grossular Garnet with Diopside

Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Miniature, 4.6 x 3.7 x 0.8 cm
Start Time: 11/11/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/18/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed

Item Description

Intergrown, glassy, gemmy, cinnamon-orange colored crystals to 1.0 cm cover the beautiful plate of solid grossular garent and are true classic from this now-closed Canadian quarry. Two green diopside crystals to 5 mm are a super accent. An excellent and beautiful plate with incredible luster and transparency. Essentially pristine, except for trivial periphery wear. Valued at $500-600

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