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Almandine Garnet from Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

 
Almandine Garnet from Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Almandine Garnet from Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Almandine Garnet from Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 44465
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Description:Three complete (plus one partial) trapezohedral red-brown almandine garnet crystals in mica schist from the old Redding locality that is now underwater as a result of old dam construction for the Saugatuck Reservoir. Ex. James B. Cone collection; ex. William R.C. Corson in 1918
Overall Size:6.5x5x3.2 cm
Crystals:11-19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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