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Spessartine Garnet (etched crystal) from Lavra Navegadora, Penha do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Spessartine Garnet (etched crystal) from Lavra Navegadora, Penha do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spessartine Garnet (etched crystal) from Lavra Navegadora, Penha do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spessartine Garnet (etched crystal) from Lavra Navegadora, Penha do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Spessartine Garnet (etched crystal) from Lavra Navegadora, Penha do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 76714
Mineral:Spessartine Garnet (etched crystal)
Locality:Lavra Navegadora, Penha do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Transparent red spessartine garnet crystal with complex stepped crystallization patterns on the crystal surfaces caused by etching (partial dissolution). The spessartine crystal shows good internal clarity and can be displayed in several orientations. Weight: 3.6 grams
Overall Size:20x17x8 mm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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