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Grossular-Andradite Garnet with Epidote from Marmoraton Iron Mine, Marmora, Ontario, Canada

 
Grossular-Andradite Garnet with Epidote from Marmoraton Iron Mine, Marmora, Ontario, Canada

Grossular-Andradite Garnet with Epidote from Marmoraton Iron Mine, Marmora, Ontario, Canada

Grossular-Andradite Garnet with Epidote from Marmoraton Iron Mine, Marmora, Ontario, Canada

Grossular-Andradite Garnet with Epidote from Marmoraton Iron Mine, Marmora, Ontario, Canada

Grossular-Andradite Garnet with Epidote from Marmoraton Iron Mine, Marmora, Ontario, Canada

Grossular-Andradite Garnet with Epidote from Marmoraton Iron Mine, Marmora, Ontario, Canada

Grossular-Andradite Garnet with Epidote from Marmoraton Iron Mine, Marmora, Ontario, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 70098
Mineral:Grossular-Andradite Garnet with Epidote
Locality:Marmoraton Iron Mine, Marmora, Ontario, Canada
Description:Lustrous black trapezohedral grossular-andradite crystals (both garnet species occur at this locality) lining a V-shaped cavity with green epidote microcrystals and remnants of white calcite that was dissolved to expose the garnet crystals.
Overall Size:9x7x4 cm
Crystals:micro to 9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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