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Grossular Garnet in Calcite from Rift Valley Province, Kenya

 
Grossular Garnet in Calcite from Rift Valley Province, Kenya

Grossular Garnet in Calcite from Rift Valley Province, Kenya

DESCRIPTION:No. 48635
Mineral:Grossular Garnet in Calcite
Locality:Rift Valley Province, Kenya
Description:Translucent orange-brown dodecahedral grossular garnet crystals in blue to white calcite. The calcite was partially dissolved to expose the grossular crystals and more could be exposed with further etching.
Overall Size:3.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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