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Grossular Garnet, Quartz, Calcite from Central Borate Quarry, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

 
Grossular Garnet, Quartz, Calcite from Central Borate Quarry, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

Grossular Garnet, Quartz, Calcite from Central Borate Quarry, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 23518
Mineral:Grossular Garnet, Quartz, Calcite
Locality:Central Borate Quarry, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia
Description:Yellow-brown grossular garnet crystals up to 2 cm with overgrowth of scepter, bi-pyramidal quartz crystals up to 15 mm and white calcite up to 10 mm. The quartz is crystallized in a very unusual, chain-like, stacked formation. Ex. Dr. Eugene E. Sensel (1911-2000) collection #M760
Overall Size:5x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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