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Grossular Garnets (Type Locality) ex Obodda
- Wilui River Basin, Saha Republic, Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia
- Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 4.0 x 2.9 cm
- Start Time: 06/22/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/28/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A very fine matrix specimen of RUSSIAN garnet, very uncommon to see for sale, from the Type Locality and the Herb Obodda dealer stock. The close-ups show the gemminess, luster and color variations, from golden orange-yellow to honey-brown to olive-green of the crystals on the front and back. The sharp crystals reach 1.5 cm. Rare in this quality, colors and on matrix.