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Magnetite and Almandine Garnet Sand from Fire Island, Nassau County, New York

 
Magnetite and Almandine Garnet Sand from Fire Island, Nassau County, New York

Magnetite and Almandine Garnet Sand from Fire Island, Nassau County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 35037
Mineral:Magnetite and Almandine Garnet Sand
Locality:Fire Island, Nassau County, New York
Description:Vial containing dark reddish sand. The dark color is due to the black magnetite and translucent red almandine garnet in the sand. The wave action separates these heavier minerals into layers of the dark sand.
Overall Size:8x2x2 cm vial
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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