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Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Sandaré, Nioro du Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali

 
Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Sandaré, Nioro du Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Sandaré, Nioro du Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Sandaré, Nioro du Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Sandaré, Nioro du Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Sandaré, Nioro du Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali

DESCRIPTION:No. 78325
Mineral:Andradite-Grossular Garnet
Locality:Sandaré, Nioro du Sahel, Kayes Region, Mali
Description:Cluster of lustrous large translucent brown andradite-grossular garnet crystals with no matrix attached. Both andradite and grossular garnet occur at this locality, often within zones of a single crystal. Ex. Breck Kent collection; collected ca. 1995
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:3-38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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