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Almandine Garnet from Little Pine Mine, Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina

 
Almandine Garnet from Little Pine Mine, Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina

Almandine Garnet from Little Pine Mine, Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina

Almandine Garnet from Little Pine Mine, Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina

Almandine Garnet from Little Pine Mine, Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina

Almandine Garnet from Little Pine Mine, Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 65342
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Little Pine Mine, Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina
Description:Large dodecahedral almandine garnet crystal in greenish biotite schist. The almandine crystal is elongated in one axis resulting in an unusual distorted shape. The rear face is incomplete. Ex. Irving Horowitz collection #2469; originally acquired ca. 1942
Overall Size:8x7x4.5 cm
Crystals:45 mm
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