Hessonite Garnet with Clinochlore from Italy TF864 large skull Its distinct luster and metallic

Its distinct luster and metallic appearance make it a valued specimen among mineral collectors and enthusiasts

This pair of crystals show a typical Tessin habit of growth along with some hydrothermal etching on their sides

Material from this area has been known to collectors since the 19th century and is appreciated both for its aesthetic appeal and for representing a well-documented Eastern European source of fine vivianite specimens

Weight: 105 grams

Diameter: 33 mm

Hessonite Garnet with Clinochlore from Italy TF864 large skull Its distinct luster and metallicHessonite Garnet with Clinochlore from Italy Approx. Dimensions: 4x2. 5x2. 5 inches Approx. Weight: 354 grams Locality: Bric Resonau, Beigua Mountains, Cogoleto, Genoa, Liguria, Italy The combination of hessonite garnet, with its deep red color and high luster, and clinochlore with its light green platelettes, makes for an amazing mineral specimen. This particluar specimen features a cluster of medium sized hessonite garnets, most of them with great