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Almandine-Pyrope-Spessartine var. Imperial Garnet (gem rough) from Madagascar

 
Almandine-Pyrope-Spessartine var. Imperial Garnet (gem rough) from Madagascar

Almandine-Pyrope-Spessartine var. Imperial Garnet (gem rough) from Madagascar

Almandine-Pyrope-Spessartine var. Imperial Garnet (gem rough) from Madagascar

Almandine-Pyrope-Spessartine var. Imperial Garnet (gem rough) from Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 78849
Mineral:Almandine-Pyrope-Spessartine var. Imperial Garnet (gem rough)
Locality:Madagascar
Description:Facet-grade transparent pink Imperial Garnet, a trade name for a variety of red-pink garnet that is in the pyralspite series of garnet species composed of pyrope, almandine, and spessartine garnet. This Imperial Garnet appears internally flawless. Collected ca. 1997. Weight: 1.59 carats
Overall Size:5x5x4 mm
Crystals:5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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