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Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

 
Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 45434
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico
Description:Translucent pink dodecahedral grossular garnet crystals (originally sold as Raspberry Garnet) in calcite matrix. The grossular garnet crystals have black cores that are exposed on the side crystals and their forms show many contacts from other crystals.
Overall Size:5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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