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Andradite Garnet in Quartz from Garnet Hill, Calaveras County, California

 
Andradite Garnet in Quartz from Garnet Hill, Calaveras County, California

Andradite Garnet in Quartz from Garnet Hill, Calaveras County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 55718
Mineral:Andradite Garnet in Quartz
Locality:Garnet Hill, Calaveras County, California
Description:Lustrous translucent brown andradite garnet crystals exposed on the face of milky quartz mounted on an acrylic stand. The andradite garnet crystallized first, then the cavity was filled with quartz. More garnets could be exposed by removing the quartz. Ex. Alfred (Fred) DeVito (1937–2004) collection
Overall Size:6x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:10-22 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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