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Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from La Prieta Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

 
Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from La Prieta Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from La Prieta Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from La Prieta Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

Andradite var. Melanite Garnet from La Prieta Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 41935
Mineral:Andradite var. Melanite Garnet
Locality:La Prieta Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico
Description:Highly lustrous large black andradite garnet crystals on massive andradite matrix. The brilliant crystal faces have well defined growth-hillocks showing how the crystals grew in successive layers. Several crystals have bruised corners. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #6; acquired in 1994
Overall Size:7x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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