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Pyrope var. Rhodolite Garnet from Mason Mountain Rhodolite Mine, Macon County, North Carolina (Type Locality for Rhodolite)

 
Pyrope var. Rhodolite Garnet from Mason Mountain Rhodolite Mine, Macon County, North Carolina (Type Locality for Rhodolite)

Pyrope var. Rhodolite Garnet from Mason Mountain Rhodolite Mine, Macon County, North Carolina (Type Locality for Rhodolite)

Pyrope var. Rhodolite Garnet from Mason Mountain Rhodolite Mine, Macon County, North Carolina (Type Locality for Rhodolite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 63686
Mineral:Pyrope var. Rhodolite Garnet
Locality:Mason Mountain Rhodolite Mine, Macon County, North Carolina (Type Locality for Rhodolite)
Description:Compact crystallized mass of transparent pink rhodolite garnets, the rose-pink gem variety of pyrope garnet, with many rhodolite crystals visible throughout. This is the locality where rhodolite was first described in American Journal of Science in 1898. Ex. Irving Horowitz collection #2474b
Overall Size:8x5x4 cm
Crystals:2-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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