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Spessartine Garnet and Smoky Quartz on Microcline from Putian, Tongbei-Yunling District, Fujian Province, China

 
Spessartine Garnet and Smoky Quartz on Microcline from Putian, Tongbei-Yunling District, Fujian Province, China

Spessartine Garnet and Smoky Quartz on Microcline from Putian, Tongbei-Yunling District, Fujian Province, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 24008
Mineral:Spessartine Garnet and Smoky Quartz on Microcline
Locality:Putian, Tongbei-Yunling District, Fujian Province, China
Description:White microcline matrix with scattered crystals of red-orange spessartine garnet up to 3 mm and smoky quartz crystals up to 7 mm. The contrast of the colorful garnets against the white microcline is very attractive.
Overall Size:4x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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