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Grossular Garnet from Woodstock, north of West Paris, Oxford County, Maine

 
Grossular Garnet from Woodstock, north of West Paris, Oxford County, Maine

Grossular Garnet from Woodstock, north of West Paris, Oxford County, Maine

Grossular Garnet from Woodstock, north of West Paris, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 34733
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Woodstock, north of West Paris, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Orange-brown grossular garnet crystals embedded in greenish quartz. The central crystal is complete, with an area of secondary growth or possibly part of another crystal attached. This Dana locale was mined in the 1870-1880 period and is now lost. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1880s
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:18-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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