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Grossular Garnet with Calcite from Handan, Hebei, China

 
Grossular Garnet with Calcite from Handan, Hebei, China

Grossular Garnet with Calcite from Handan, Hebei, China

Grossular Garnet with Calcite from Handan, Hebei, China

Grossular Garnet with Calcite from Handan, Hebei, China

Grossular Garnet with Calcite from Handan, Hebei, China

Grossular Garnet with Calcite from Handan, Hebei, China

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Grossular Garnet with Calcite from Handan, Hebei, China

DESCRIPTION:No. 61493
Mineral:Grossular Garnet with Calcite
Locality:Handan, Hebei, China
Description:Rounded cluster of translucent yellow grossular garnet crystals to 13 mm intermixed with transparent colorless calcite crystals to 10 mm. The grossular garnet crystals are dodecahedral form with trapezohedral edge faces and have silky surface luster.
Overall Size:8x6x5.5 cm
Crystals:4-13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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