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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 19048
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraíba, Brazil
Description:Two almandine garnet crystals exposed in the center of a quartz nodule from an unusual alluvial deposit. The garnet crystals are nicely exposed showing almost half the largest crystal. This is one of the best specimens I have ever had from this location.
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:13-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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