Grossular on Clinopyroxene (Likely Diopside)     York River Skarn Zone, near Bancroft, Ontario, Canada.  Ex. Michael Walter collection, collected by Michael Walter, 1999.  Figured Specimen, Gems of Wisdom, Gems of Power, book by Teresa Kennedy, Marlowe and Company, New York, 2007.  6 x 6 x 4.9 cm piece with a nice large garnet sitting high on what is most likely diopside.  The 3.5 cm crystal is of nice luster and translucent to gemmy in small areas.  There is minor chipping and one sizable chip on backside.  There are excellent views and it is a substantial crystal.  This price is very reasonable for one of these top specimens as there are very few of this size and quality.   $550