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Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 43612
Mineral:Andradite Garnet in Calcite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous dodecahedral brown-black andradite garnet crystals with pale-orange calcite between the crystals. The calcite fluoresces bright orange under UV illumination. The outside of the largest crystal is rough where it was attached to matrix.
Overall Size:4x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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