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Grossular Garnet on Diopside from Belvidere Mountain Quarries, Lowell (commonly called Eden Mills), Orleans County, Vermont

 
Grossular Garnet on Diopside from Belvidere Mountain Quarries, Lowell (commonly called Eden Mills), Orleans County, Vermont

Grossular Garnet on Diopside from Belvidere Mountain Quarries, Lowell (commonly called Eden Mills), Orleans County, Vermont

DESCRIPTION:No. 42061
Mineral:Grossular Garnet on Diopside
Locality:Belvidere Mountain Quarries, Lowell (commonly called Eden Mills), Orleans County, Vermont
Description:Two gemmy (transparent) red-orange grossular garnet crystals on the edge on greenish diopside. The grossular crystals have great color and clarity, though 2 corners tucked underneath on the bottom (out of sight) are chipped. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #428; acquired in 1978 from P. Scalisi
Overall Size:22x17x12 mm
Crystals:7-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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