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Hessonite

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Locality: 
Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Estrie, Québec, Canada
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.1 × 1.5 × 0.7 cm
Description

Famous stuff from Jeffrey Pit at this probably world´s best locality for hessonite. The specimen is on very high quality, the faces are lustrous and show the typically structures. The termination is sharp and the crystals are very clear. The upper section is also developed backside, intergrown to matrix at the bottom. Very aesthetic little jewel, no significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hessonite

Variety Of: 

Grossular

Formula: 
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Hardness: 
0.0