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Almandine Garnet from Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

 
Almandine Garnet from Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Almandine Garnet from Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 25893
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Branchville Quarry, Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Description:Large sample of rock studded with many dark red almandine garnet crystals. This specimen probably occurred at a well know find along the power lines, not at the Branchville Quarry (one faces shows weathering).
Overall Size:12x8x6 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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