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Andradite Garnet (chrome-rich) from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Andradite Garnet (chrome-rich) from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

Andradite Garnet (chrome-rich) from Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 37800
Mineral:Andradite Garnet (chrome-rich)
Locality:Ojos Espaņoles Mine (Mina La Prieta Linda), Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Lustrous black andradite garnet crystals lining one face of massive andradite matrix with several smaller cavities throughout. This andradite is chrome-rich which is why the color is black. Ex. Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh)
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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