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Grossular var. Essonite Garnet from Garnet exposure 175 m. SW of West Redding train station, Fairfield County, Connecticut

 
Grossular var. Essonite Garnet from Garnet exposure 175 m. SW of West Redding train station, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Grossular var. Essonite Garnet from Garnet exposure 175 m. SW of West Redding train station, Fairfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 30724
Mineral:Grossular var. Essonite Garnet
Locality:Garnet exposure 175 m. SW of West Redding train station, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Description:Small pocket lined with translucent cinnamon-colored grossular garnet crystals, variety essonite. Pockets at this location are never much larger. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:4x2x1 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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