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Almandine Garnet from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

 
Almandine Garnet from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

Almandine Garnet from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

Almandine Garnet from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

DESCRIPTION:No. 52979
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska
Description:Gemmy wine-red almandine garnet crystal exposed front and rear along the top edge of gray schist. The almandine crystal is dodecahedral form with trapezohedral edge faces. Ex. Tim Swan collection at River Valley Mineral Museum (Rumford, Maine) #234
Overall Size:5x4x2 cm
Crystals:18 mm
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