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Almandine Garnet from Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraíba, Brazil

 
Almandine Garnet from Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraíba, Brazil

Almandine Garnet from Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraíba, Brazil

Almandine Garnet from Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraíba, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 11896
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraíba, Brazil
Description:Two translucent red-brown almandine garnet crystals with dodecahedral crystal form modified by trapezohedral edge faces. These almandine garnet crystals are found in water-worn quartz nodules that are broken open by locals to expose the garnets.
Overall Size:6x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:12-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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