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Andradite Garnet var. Polyadelphite with Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Andradite Garnet var. Polyadelphite with Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Andradite Garnet var. Polyadelphite with Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Andradite Garnet var. Polyadelphite with Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Andradite Garnet var. Polyadelphite with Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 35258
Mineral:Andradite Garnet var. Polyadelphite with Calcite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Large yellow-brown crystals of andradite garnet with white calcite filling the voids between the crystals. The calcite fluoresces bright orange under UV illumination. The large central crystal shows 4 complete faces. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:5-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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