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Almandine Garnet from Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

 
Almandine Garnet from Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

Almandine Garnet from Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

DESCRIPTION:No. 25960
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Ishikawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Description:Cluster of large almandine garnet crystals with traces of white albite matrix. The almandine crystals are opaque brown with lighter zones at some edges (the color change is internal). Rare old specimen. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #168
Overall Size:6.5x5.5x4.5 cm
Crystals:20-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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