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Almandine Garnet from Galilea, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Almandine Garnet from Galilea, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 15246
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Galilea, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Complex crystal of dark red almandine garnet with distinct growth patterns on the crystal faces. The garnet crystal form is very elaborate, not a typical dodecahedral crystal. With rear illumination the crystal can be seen to be translucent. Ex. A. Stevenson collection #63a
Overall Size:20x17x14 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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