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Spessartine Garnet on Microcline from Shengus, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Spessartine Garnet on Microcline from Shengus, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Spessartine Garnet on Microcline from Shengus, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 44234
Mineral:Spessartine Garnet on Microcline
Locality:Shengus, Gilgit-Skardu Road, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Translucent red-brown spessartine garnet crystals on white microcline matrix. The spessartine crystals have surfaces composed of many smaller, parallel crystal faces giving stepped appearance.
Overall Size:7x5x4 cm
Crystals:1-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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