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Almandine Garnet from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

 
Almandine Garnet from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

DESCRIPTION:No. 18404
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska
Description:This is an old specimen from the classic locality in Alaska for almandine garnets and is one of the few top-quality crystals that I have seen. Wine-red almandine garnets in silvery schist matrix.
Overall Size:11x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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