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Almandine Garnet from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Almandine Garnet from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 13513
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Fascinating specimen of dark red almandine garnet. It is fully crystallized on all sides - no point of attachment. The exterior surface has complex, stepped faces. When illuminated with strong light can be seen to be very gemmy. No damage. Acquired 1970. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #194
Overall Size:20x20x15 mm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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