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Almandine Garnet in Albite from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Almandine Garnet in Albite from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Almandine Garnet in Albite from Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 23439
Mineral:Almandine Garnet in Albite
Locality:Strickland Quarry, Collins Hill, Portland, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Many sparkling crystals of translucent, red almandine garnets in contrasting white albite matrix. Looks great under magnification! Ex. L. Sidebottom collection #249
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:.5-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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