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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 25427
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska
Description:Single crystal of wine-red almandine garnet fully crystallized all around. The crystal is dodecahedral with trapezohedral edge faces. Minor imperfection in the surface, but a much better crystal than usually found at this location. Ex. L. Russianoff collection
Overall Size:2x2x2 cm
Crystals:2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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