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Almandine Garnet from Buncombe County, North Carolina

 
Almandine Garnet from Buncombe County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 39320
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Buncombe County, North Carolina
Description:Single crystal of dark red almandine garnet with remnants of mica schist matrix on several surfaces. The almandine crystal is dodecahedral crystal form and is slightly elongated on one axis. Two corners are incomplete. Ex. W. Frech collection #1543
Overall Size:30x24x22 mm
Crystals:30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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