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Almandine with Quartz in Biotite Schist (thin slab) from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

 
Almandine with Quartz in Biotite Schist (thin slab) from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

Almandine with Quartz in Biotite Schist (thin slab) from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina

DESCRIPTION:No. 64324
Mineral:Almandine with Quartz in Biotite Schist (thin slab)
Locality:Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Description:Translucent red almandine garnet with white quartz in biotite schist that was sawn into a thin slab that shows the translucency of the almandine garnets. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection #1137
Overall Size:14.5x13x0.2 cm
Crystals:
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