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Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

 
Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 50743
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico
Description:Well formed translucent raspberry-pink dodecahedral grossular garnet crystals in gray calcite from the early workings operated by Benny Fenn. The main crystal is complete and nearly blemish-free. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #758; originally acquired ca. 1998
Overall Size:5x5x3 cm
Crystals:2-17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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