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Grossular Garnet var. Hessonite & Diopside (ex Larson Coll.) 
Back to Collection and New Finds Liquidation Auctions - Ends March 11th
Ala Valley, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy
- Starting Time:3/1/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:3/11/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:6.4 x 4.4 x 1.5 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:Gemmy and lustrous, rich golden-orange, grossular garnet variety hessonite are richly and beautifully mixed with lustrous, green diopside crystals on this outstanding combination specimen from the famous Ala Valley of Italy. This specimen came out of the personal garnet suite of collector/dealer/miner Bill Larson and was on display for many years at his Fallbrook store in a special case. This is an exceptionally rich garnet combination specimen for this noted locale. The garnets are incorrectly labeled as almandines, though (on a label made in the late 1970s). This beautiful and relatively larger plate was valued $1250
