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Almandine Garnet from Swamp No. 1 Quarry, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine

 
Almandine Garnet from Swamp No. 1 Quarry, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine

Almandine Garnet from Swamp No. 1 Quarry, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 22430
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Swamp No. 1 Quarry, Topsham, Sagadahoc County, Maine
Description:Partial crystal of lustrous, red-brown almandine garnet in albite matrix. Few good garnets have been found at this famous locality (now closed and being developed into residential housing).
Overall Size:30x25x20 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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