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Grossular Garnet from Crestmore, Commercial Quarry, Riverside County, California

 
Grossular Garnet from Crestmore, Commercial Quarry, Riverside County, California

Grossular Garnet from Crestmore, Commercial Quarry, Riverside County, California

Grossular Garnet from Crestmore, Commercial Quarry, Riverside County, California

Grossular Garnet from Crestmore, Commercial Quarry, Riverside County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 54017
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Crestmore, Commercial Quarry, Riverside County, California
Description:Large single crystal of translucent orange-brown grossular garnet exposed on two sides of translucent gray rhombohedral calcite. It might be possible to expose more of the grossular crystal. The specimen is mounted to an acrylic display base for support. Ex. Alfred (Fred) DeVito (1937-2004) collection
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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