Grossular (var: Hessonite) with Diopside (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

Here's a great European Alpine "classic". One of the most recognized associations from the Alps are the beautiful red Grossular and very minor green Clinochlore combinations from Italy. This piece features a couple fine, sharp, lustrous, gemmy reddish-orange color dodecahedral crystals of Grossular (variety: "Hessonite") with green Diopside crystals at the base. The largest Hessonite measures 1.1 cm across. This is a good thumbnail specimen for anyone interested in Italian Alpine minerals. A small nick to the largest Hessonite is the only damage to the Garnets, while the Diopsides are contacted. This piece was collected in 1985, from the collection of Brian Kosnar.