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Melanite Garnet from Benitoite locality, San Benito County, California

 
Melanite Garnet from Benitoite locality, San Benito County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 5230
Mineral:Melanite Garnet
Locality:Benitoite locality, San Benito County, California
Description:Lustrous black garnets to 2.5 mm in linear clusters on light matrix. This is an old-time specimen of quality not seen in recent collecting.
Overall Size:11x7x6 cm
Crystals:.5-2.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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