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Almandine Garnet from Ötztal, Tyrol, Austria

 
Almandine Garnet from Ötztal, Tyrol, Austria

Almandine Garnet from Ötztal, Tyrol, Austria

DESCRIPTION:No. 46390
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Ötztal, Tyrol, Austria
Description:Foliated gray schist with lustrous translucent red-brown dodecahedral almandine garnet crystals. The schist was carefully removed to expose the almandine garnet crystals without damage. This specimen probably originated at Granatenkogel Mountain.
Overall Size:10x7x5 cm
Crystals:3-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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