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Spessartine Garnet from Naque, 35 km northeast of Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Spessartine Garnet from Naque, 35 km northeast of Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 57131
Mineral:Spessartine Garnet
Locality:Naque, 35 km northeast of Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Translucent orange dodecahedral spessartine garnet crystal with contact on the bottom where it was attached to surrounding matrix. The spessartine surfaces are heavily etched resulting in textured faces.
Overall Size:16x15x14 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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