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Almandine Garnet in schist from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

 
Almandine Garnet in schist from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

Almandine Garnet in schist from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

Almandine Garnet in schist from Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska

DESCRIPTION:No. 44360
Mineral:Almandine Garnet in schist
Locality:Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska
Description:Two wine-red almandine garnet crystals in dark gray schist. The garnet crystals are dodecahedral form with trapezohedral edge modifications. This famous old locality, now owned by the Boy Scouts, is exhausted and will never again produce specimens. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #238
Overall Size:8x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:15-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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