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Grossular Garnet from Monte D'Castiglione, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

 
Grossular Garnet from Monte D'Castiglione, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

Grossular Garnet from Monte D'Castiglione, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 20976
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Monte D'Castiglione, Isola d'Elba, Tuscan Archipelago, Livorno, Italy
Description:Large plate covered on one side with lustrous crystals of cinnamon-colored grossular garnet with scattered muscovite. The crystals are translucent and light-colored, making photographs difficult - must be seen in person to be appreciated. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:13x7x5 cm
Crystals:3-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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