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Almandine Garnet from Keivy, Kola Peninsula, Russia

 
Almandine Garnet from Keivy, Kola Peninsula, Russia

DESCRIPTION:No. 40196
Mineral:Almandine Garnet
Locality:Keivy, Kola Peninsula, Russia
Description:New find of large almandine garnet with not matrix attached. The almandine crystal is dodecahedral form with glossy faces that have a texture from intergrown schist matrix that has been removed. This is the only specimen I have from this find.
Overall Size:7x6.5x5 cm
Crystals:7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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