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Chromian Grossular

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Chromian Grossular

Gem Crystal

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Description
Locality: 
Jeffrey Mine, Val-des-Sources, Estrie, Québec, Canada
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Micromount (under 1cm)
Size: 
0.3 × 0.3 × 0.3 cm
Description

A gorgeous crystal of garnet var. grossular var. chromian from the famous Jeffrey mine, Quebec, Canada. The grossular crystal is gem 3mm big. It has a deep and saturated grass-green color due to chromium. It has a sharp crystallization, good luster and irresistible color. For references see the 2013 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 44, # 4. In excellent condition. In a plastic box.

Cool gem-green garnet!

#21782

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Chromian Grossular

Variety Of: 

Grossular

Formula: 
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Formula: 
Ca3(Al,Cr3+)2(SiO4)3
Hardness: 
0.0
Colour: 
Green