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Andradite Garnet from Tepueste Ranch, Alamos, Sonora, Mexico

 
Andradite Garnet from Tepueste Ranch, Alamos, Sonora, Mexico

Andradite Garnet from Tepueste Ranch, Alamos, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 20512
Mineral:Andradite Garnet
Locality:Tepueste Ranch, Alamos, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Large, dark green andradite garnet crystal 6 cm across with several smaller garnets on the base. The surface has zebra-like stripes from a surface coating that is crazed. The book Minerals of Mexico says crystals occur here up to 5 cm - this one is 6 cm! Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:6x6x6 cm
Crystals:2-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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