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Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Andradite Garnet in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 45790
Mineral:Andradite Garnet in Calcite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous brown dodecahedral andradite garnet crystals in milky white calcite matrix. The calcite fluoresces bright orange under UV illumination.
Overall Size:4x3x2 cm
Crystals:5-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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