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Grossular Garnet from Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

 
Grossular Garnet from Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Grossular Garnet from Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

Grossular Garnet from Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 46916
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Description:Large (and heavy!) specimen of massive grossular garnet with greenish diopside with an open cavity that allowed complete development of highly lustrous red-brown grossular garnet crystals. No exact locality was provided, but could be from West Redding. Ex. Hal Kramer collection
Overall Size:20x14x9 cm
Crystals:5-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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