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Almandine Garnet in Muscovite from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

 
Almandine Garnet in Muscovite from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

Almandine Garnet in Muscovite from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 50846
Mineral:Almandine Garnet in Muscovite
Locality:Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Description:Several orange almandine garnet crystal to 3 mm across embedded in transparent muscovite mica. The almandine crystals are a flattened shape with smooth crystal faces. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #195b
Overall Size:6.5x6x0.1 cm
Crystals:2-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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