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Almandine Garnet from 65th Street at Columbus Avenue, Manhattan Island, New York City, New York County, New York

 
Almandine Garnet from 65th Street at Columbus Avenue, Manhattan Island, New York City, New York County, New York

Almandine Garnet from 65th Street at Columbus Avenue, Manhattan Island, New York City, New York County, New York

Almandine Garnet from 65th Street at Columbus Avenue, Manhattan Island, New York City, New York County, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 349
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:65th Street at Columbus Avenue, Manhattan Island, New York City, New York County, New York
Description:Single crystal of red-brown almandine garnet with sharp, trapezohedral crystal form. These almandine garnet crystals were discovered in 1888 by young Gilman Stanton during construction. Stanton later grew-up to become NYMC president. Ex. Gilman Stanton (1872-1954) in 1888. See Manchester's description in Minerals of New York City and It's Environs (1931).
Overall Size:12x12x12 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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