Garnet (Hessonite) - Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Canada
 
Pristine thumbnail with perfect luster and transparency from Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos in Canada. Depending on the light intensity the color changes from a bright reddish orange to dark amber. 
Findings from the Jeffrey Mine are not possible nowadays, because the mine is recultivated. For this reason, this is a rare, historic and highly sought after specimen for collectors.