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Andradite Garnet from Garnet Hill, Calaveras County, California

 
Andradite Garnet from Garnet Hill, Calaveras County, California

Andradite Garnet from Garnet Hill, Calaveras County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 59711
Mineral:Andradite Garnet
Locality:Garnet Hill, Calaveras County, California
Description:Large specimen of lustrous translucent dark-brown andradite garnet crystals covering one face of matrix. The andradite crystals are dodecahedral with trapezohedral edge modifications. The base was sawn so the specimen stands upright without support. Ex. Jim Minette (1936-2002)
Overall Size:11x7x4 cm
Crystals:2-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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