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Grossular

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Locality: 
Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Estrie, Québec, Canada
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.1 × 3.4 × 1.8 cm
Description

Grossular (Hessonite) garnets from the Jeffrey Mine are   world-famous, and considered by many to be some of  the best garnets in the world. These dark  honey-colored crystals have superb luster, excellent striations that are classic for these grossulars, and sharp crystal definition. In addition, they have that rare internal brightness combined with external glassy luster that make for a superb specimen.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Grossular

Formula: 
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Type Locality: 
Akhtaragda River mouth (Achtaragda River mouth), Vilyui River Basin (Vilui River Basin; Wilui River Basin), Sakha Republic (Saha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia
Earthstones Australia

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