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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 53039
Mineral:Andradite Garnet in Calcite
Locality:Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous translucent yellow-brown andradite garnet crystal in white calcite that fluoresces orange under UV illumination. The andradite crystal has trapezohedral form with a dodecahedral corner face. This is a fine andradite crystal for this deposit. Ex. Walter Mittuck collection
Overall Size:5.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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