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Spessartine Garnet from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

 
Spessartine Garnet from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

DESCRIPTION:No. 25618
Mineral:Spessartine Garnet
Locality:Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Description:Translucent crystal of red-orange grossular garnet fully crystallized on all surfaces except on the bottom where it was attached to matrix. The crystal edges show slight rounding due to alluvial action (river-worn).
Overall Size:11x10x8 mm
Crystals:6-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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