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Almandine Garnet in schist from Bella Vista Claim, Mitkof Island, Alaska

 
Almandine Garnet in schist from Bella Vista Claim, Mitkof Island, Alaska

Almandine Garnet in schist from Bella Vista Claim, Mitkof Island, Alaska

DESCRIPTION:No. 44394
Mineral:Almandine Garnet in schist
Locality:Bella Vista Claim, Mitkof Island, Alaska
Description:Translucent wine-red almandine garnet crystals scattered throughout silvery mica schist. The almandine garnet crystals are a complex combination of dodecahedral and trapezohedral crystal forms. Note: this is NOT from the exhausted Stikine River deposit.
Overall Size:10x7x2.5 cm
Crystals:6-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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