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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 23113
Mineral:Almandine Garnet in schist
Locality:Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska
Description:Single crystal of dark red almandine garnet in schist matrix from the classic locality in Alaska. The garnet crystal is dodecahedral with trapezohedral edge modifications. There is an internal flaw on one corner - externally it is undamaged.
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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