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Grossular Garnet from Trantimou, Kayes Region, Mali

 
Grossular Garnet from Trantimou, Kayes Region, Mali

Grossular Garnet from Trantimou, Kayes Region, Mali

DESCRIPTION:No. 40191
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Trantimou, Kayes Region, Mali
Description:Domed formation of brown dodecahedral grossular garnet crystals with minor green epidote and white quartz. The grossular garnet crystals had a thin quartz coating that appears to have partially worn off on the largest crystal exposing the brown grossular
Overall Size:8x8x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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