Diopside and Grossular Garnet
Diopside and Grossular Garnet from Val D'Ala, Piemonte, Italy
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Classic specimen of transparent green Diopside crystals up to 7 mm long standing upright off matrix with pale green earlier-generation Diopside crystals up to 9 mm lying flat on matrix mixed with orange-brown translucent Grossular crystals up to 5 mm across. Ex. Robert C. Lambert #180; acquired in 1972.
Locality Val D'Ala, Piemonte, Italy
Dimensions 4 x 3 x 2.2 cm.
Specimen Grade C
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