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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 19112
Mineral:Almandine Garnet in Mica Schist
Locality:Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska
Description:Seven wine-red almandine garnets in silvery mica schist matrix. Good specimen with lots of crystals.An old specimen from the classic locality in Alaska for almandine garnets.
Overall Size:8x5x3 cm
Crystals:8-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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