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Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Trantimou, Kayes Region, Mali

 
Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Trantimou, Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite-Grossular Garnet from Trantimou, Kayes Region, Mali

DESCRIPTION:No. 39372
Mineral:Andradite-Grossular Garnet
Locality:Trantimou, Kayes Region, Mali
Description:Exceptionally large translucent brown-black andradite-grossular (exact species t.b.d.) garnet crystals up to 30 mm on limonite-stained matrix. The garnet crystals are dodecahedral form with trapezohedral edge faces.
Overall Size:6x5x4 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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