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Almandine Garnet from Phippsburg, (Thomas Quarry), Sagadahoc County, Maine

 
Almandine Garnet from Phippsburg, (Thomas Quarry), Sagadahoc County, Maine

Almandine Garnet from Phippsburg, (Thomas Quarry), Sagadahoc County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 35206
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Phippsburg, (Thomas Quarry), Sagadahoc County, Maine
Description:Single crystal of wine-red almandine garnet with trapezohedral crystal form and no matrix attached. This is one of three in the set in the Manley collection. All have an apparent twin plane through the center. Scattered imperfections. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:25x23x22 mm
Crystals:25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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