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Grossular Garnet from Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania

 
Grossular Garnet from Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 21622
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania
Description:Unusual prismatic crystal of red-orange grossular garnet fully crystallized on all sides. The shape is flattened in one axis and elongated in another resulting in a rectangular shape (rare for garnet).
Overall Size:12x8x4 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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