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Grossular Garnet, Vesuvianite, Clinochlore from (Ala Tal), Piemonte, Italy

 
Grossular Garnet, Vesuvianite, Clinochlore from (Ala Tal), Piemonte, Italy

Grossular Garnet, Vesuvianite, Clinochlore from (Ala Tal), Piemonte, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 33835
Mineral:Grossular Garnet, Vesuvianite, Clinochlore
Locality:(Ala Tal), Piemonte, Italy
Description:Orange transparent grossular garnet crystals up to 4 mm lining small cavities with green platy clinochlore crystals up to 2 mm and green-brown vesuvianite incomplete crystals. Originally labeled as from Monte Somma, but the clinochlore indicates Ala-Tal. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #235; Dr. Rorer obtained this from Dr. Carlson, U.of London
Overall Size:7x5x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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