Grossular (GEM quality)

Jeffrey Quarry, Asbestos, Richmond Co., Quebec, Canada
Thumbnail, 1.2 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm
Start Time: 07/08/2010 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 07/15/2010 6:46:45 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

The Jeffrey Quarry has produced some of the most distinctive and magnificent quality Garnet crystals extant. These "Cinnamon" Grossulars from Jeffrey are known for their unique orange color, gemminess, top luster and superb "textbook" form. This specimen is features a great quality, sharp, highly lustrous, bright pink orange color, GEM quality, striated dodecahedral crystalx. The crystal is like a piece of glass as it is nearly 100% transparent. This material is no longer being found as the Jeffrey Quarry is completely defunct and will not produce these specimens again. Don't miss out on this superb Canadian classic.

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