World famous Jeffrey Mine!! Sharp Gem Hessonite Garnet Sparkling Gemmy Cluster Crystal Silver Pendant from Canada - 1.1" - 3.2 Grams

Stunning! Sharp well terminated rare orange with pinkish coloration Hessonite Garnet cluster 925 silver Pendant from Canada. There are few gem crystals up to 9 mm in diameter and they are very lustrous and gemmy. Beautiful piece.
This sparkling garnet come from World famous Jeffrey Mine in Canada.
The Jeffrey Mine is a household name among mineral collectors all over the world, famed for its beautiful specimens of Vesuvianite, Hessonite Garnet, Pectolite and Prehnite. The mine closed in 2010 (the general consensus as there are conflicting reports), and both the open pit and the lower underground levels are known to be flooded. There has been talk about the mine reopening for Asbestos, however it is looking unlikely due to current political considerations.
Location: Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
Size: 2.7 x 1.5 x 1.1 Centimeters with bail
Weigh: 5.90 Grams combined

Interesting Fact:
Hessonite is also known as the "cinnamon stone,". Hessonite is the yellow-orange to reddish orange variety of grossular garnet.