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Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 34425
Mineral:Andradite var. Melanite Garnet
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous black andradite garnet crystals with milky quartz partially filling the cavity. Some edge wear is visible on one crystal. Manley authored an article on Franklin in the Mineral Collector in May 1899. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:3.5x3.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:5-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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