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Spessartine Garnet on Microcline from Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Spessartine Garnet on Microcline from Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spessartine Garnet on Microcline from Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Spessartine Garnet on Microcline from Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 64194
Mineral:Spessartine Garnet on Microcline
Locality:Galiléia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous transparent orange spessartine garnet crystal on the edge of white microcline cleavage. The spessartine crystal was restored into position with glue when it separated from the microcline during extraction. Restored
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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