Hessonite Garnet - Gemmy Peach on Dark Matrix - Jeffrey Mine

This superb hessonite (grossular) garnet specimen originates from the legendary Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Estrie, Québec, Canada, one of the world’s most important classic localities for fine grossular garnets. The specimen displays a beautifully balanced composition, highlighted by a dominant, gemmy central crystal whose color and clarity immediately draw the eye. The main crystal exhibits an exceptional peach to light pumpkin-orange hue, with remarkable transparency and internal glow, giving it a distinctly gem-like presence. Its multi-sided crystal form is sharply defined, with bright, lustrous faces and subtle stepped edges that catch and reflect light from every angle. Surrounding it are several smaller but equally well-formed hessonite crystals, enhancing the overall harmony without detracting from the prominence of the centerpiece. All of the garnets are set against a dark gray, fine-grained matrix, creating a striking visual contrast that dramatically enhances the warmth and brilliance of the crystals. This dark background acts as a natural stage, allowing the gemmy hessonite to stand out with exceptional clarity and depth. Measuring 7.0 × 4.3 × 2.5 cm, the specimen is compact yet visually impactful, presenting a refined and cohesive aesthetic rarely achieved so naturally. Condition is excellent throughout, with crisp crystal edges, clean faces, and no distracting damage. Combining outstanding gemminess, rich peach coloration, strong contrast, and near-perfect compositional balance, this specimen approaches museum-grade quality and represents a classic, high-aesthetic example of Jeffrey Mine hessonite—an ideal addition to an advanced garnet collection or a curated suite of world-class Canadian minerals.