Grossular ("Hessonite") & Diopside on Clinochlore ex Obodda

Item Description

Here's an excellent European Alpine classic from the Italian Alps. One of the most recognized associations from the Alps are the beautiful grossular, diopside and clinochlore combinations from Italy. Gemmy, cinnamon-brown, dodecahedral, hessonite garnets to 9 mm and gemmy, mint-green, diopside blades to 1.5 cm are attractively scattered on the undulating surface of books of lustrous, silvery-green clinochlore plates. An excellent small cabinet specimen for anyone interested in classic Italian Alpine combination mineral specimens. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. valued $300