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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 44769
Mineral:Andradite Garnet
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Partial crystal of yellow-brown andradite garnet with 10 complete faces around the middle of the crystal. Andradite typically forms incomplete crystals here where it occurs as crystal faces in cavities altering to massive andradite matrix. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #322
Overall Size:3.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:1-3.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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