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Almandine Garnet from Pfitschtal, Southern Tyrol, Italy

 
Almandine Garnet from Pfitschtal, Southern Tyrol, Italy

Almandine Garnet from Pfitschtal, Southern Tyrol, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 35017
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Pfitschtal, Southern Tyrol, Italy
Description:Large single crystal of red-brown almandine garnet with greenish muscovite matrix. The garnet is complete all around except for a missing corner on the rear. Though labeled as from Pfitschtal, it matches those from Oetztal, also in the Tyrol. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:4x4x4 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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