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Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Kayes Region, Mali

 
Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Kayes Region, Mali

DESCRIPTION:No. 62036
Mineral:Andradite-Grossular Garnet
Locality:Kayes Region, Mali
Description:Unusually large green dodecahedral garnet crystal fully crystallized on all faces with whitish remnants of matrix included in a few faces. Both andradite garnets and grossular garnets occur in this region and testing is required to determine the species.
Overall Size:5.5x5x5 cm
Crystals:55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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