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Almandine Garnet from Route 3 construction site at junction of Middlesex Tunrnpike, Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

 
Almandine Garnet from Route 3 construction site at junction of Middlesex Tunrnpike, Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 64248
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Route 3 construction site at junction of Middlesex Tunrnpike, Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Description:Single brown trapezohedral almandine garnet crystal with no matrix attached. Morse's label did not specify exact locality, but I suspect the almandine crystal was collected at a construction site or road cut. Ex. Morse collection
Overall Size:14x14x14 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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