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Almandine Garnet from Penn Station rail yard, Manhattan Island, New York City, New York

 
Almandine Garnet from Penn Station rail yard, Manhattan Island, New York City, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 31551
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Penn Station rail yard, Manhattan Island, New York City, New York
Description:Single crystal of dark red-brown almandine garnet without matrix. This was collected during the 1950s during an expansion of the rail yard. Several collector obtained access and one reported filling a bucket with garnet specimens. Ex. Stuart Wise collection
Overall Size:14x14x13 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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