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Spessartine Garnet from Shengus, Skardu Road, Gilgit, Pakistan

 
Spessartine Garnet from Shengus, Skardu Road, Gilgit, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14690
Mineral:Spessartine Garnet
Locality:Shengus, Skardu Road, Gilgit, Pakistan
Description:Showy specimen of lustrous, dark red spessartine garnet crystals on white albite matrix. The contrast of the red garnet against the white matrix is very attractive. Minor ding on one corner of one crystal. Good large crystals.
Overall Size:32x28x20 mm
Crystals:4-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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