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Almandine Garnet from Old Sulfur Mine, Contrary Creek, near Mineral, Louisa County, Virginia

 
Almandine Garnet from Old Sulfur Mine, Contrary Creek, near Mineral, Louisa County, Virginia

Almandine Garnet from Old Sulfur Mine, Contrary Creek, near Mineral, Louisa County, Virginia

DESCRIPTION:No. 33816
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Old Sulfur Mine, Contrary Creek, near Mineral, Louisa County, Virginia
Description:Lustrous dark-red almandine garnet crystals in biotite schist matrix. The almandine crystals are well exposed and have excellent internal clarity. Two crystals have chipped edges. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #216; Collected on a geology field trip University of Va.
Overall Size:8x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:3-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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