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Almandine Garnet from Roebling Mine, Upper Merryall, Litchfield County, Connecticut

 
Almandine Garnet from Roebling Mine, Upper Merryall, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Almandine Garnet from Roebling Mine, Upper Merryall, Litchfield County, Connecticut

Almandine Garnet from Roebling Mine, Upper Merryall, Litchfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 39889
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Roebling Mine, Upper Merryall, Litchfield County, Connecticut
Description:Large brown almandine garnet crystals in tan-colored albite matrix. The almandine is trapezohedral crystal form with flat faces. Note minor chipping along one edge. Ex. Lawrence H. Conklin (1933-2016); ex. Delaware County Institute of Science
Overall Size:8x7x6 cm
Crystals:15-55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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