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Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 59464
Mineral:Andradite Garnet in Calcite
Locality:Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Many dodecahedral translucent brown andradite garnet crystals in translucent gray calcite that fluoresces orange under SW UV illumination. More andradite garnets could be exposed with careful excavation. The largest andradite is incomplete. Ex. Steven Phillips collection
Overall Size:7.5x6x4 cm
Crystals:3-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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