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Almandine Garnet from Pipeline excavation, south of Diamond Lake, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut

 
Almandine Garnet from Pipeline excavation, south of Diamond Lake, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut

Almandine Garnet from Pipeline excavation, south of Diamond Lake, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 29291
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Pipeline excavation, south of Diamond Lake, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Silvery schist matrix with many wine-red almandine garnets exposed. Three of the garnets are nicely positioned on the front and in relief to the surrounding schist. Bottom sawn flat.
Overall Size:6x3x3 cm
Crystals:3-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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