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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 59470
Mineral:Andradite Garnet on Calcite
Locality:Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Many lustrous translucent brown andradite garnet crystals in translucent white calcite that fluoresces orange under SW UV illumination. The andradite garnet crystals are dodecahedral form with pronounced trapezohedral edge faces. Ex. Steven Phillips collection; ex. Richard Hauck; ex. Joe Cilen (1916-1997) #17818
Overall Size:6x5x4 cm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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