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Grossular Garnet from Pitts-Tenney Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

 
Grossular Garnet from Pitts-Tenney Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 20927
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Pitts-Tenney Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine
Description:Two cinnamon-orange crystals of grossular garnet in white quartz matrix. I personally collect Maine minerals, and have never seen such large crystals with this excellent, deep color from this locality. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:7x6x4 cm
Crystals:15-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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