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Spessartine var. Hollandine Garnet from Antandrokomby, Manandona Valley, Madagascar

 
Spessartine var. Hollandine Garnet from Antandrokomby, Manandona Valley, Madagascar

Spessartine var. Hollandine Garnet from Antandrokomby, Manandona Valley, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 21506
Mineral:Spessartine var. Hollandine Garnet
Locality:Antandrokomby, Manandona Valley, Madagascar
Description:Gemmy crystal of orange spessartine garnet (variety hollandite) frozen in smoky quartz matrix. One edge is exposed and is rough, the front is complete showing three faces.
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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