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Grossular

Former collection Kasper (CH)
Gem Crystal

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Description
Locality: 
Asbestos, Estrie, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
3.6 × 4.7 × 2.7 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.40cm
Weight: 
44.00gr
Description

Intriguing miniature drusy of dozens of grossular crystals of orange color perched on top of the classic grey matrix. Gemmy and very lustrous, the specimen is fully crystallized all around, with sporadic and negligible peripheral contacts. The specimen is populated by textbook garnet crystals, with evident rhombs and secondary faces. The transparency of the crystals speaks for itself.

Excellent quality for this miniature, dated back to the late 80s, from the former collection Lehmann (CH).

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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

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