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Almandine Garnet in Quartz nodule from Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraiba, Brazil

 
Almandine Garnet in Quartz nodule from Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraiba, Brazil

Almandine Garnet in Quartz nodule from Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraiba, Brazil

Almandine Garnet in Quartz nodule from Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraiba, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 64900
Mineral:Almandine Garnet in Quartz nodule
Locality:Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraiba, Brazil
Description:Lustrous translucent brown almandine garnet crystal embedded in a quartz nodule. The almandine crystal is trapezohedral form. These nodules are found in a local alluvial deposit, and are split open to reveal the garnet crystals inside.
Overall Size:35x24x22 mm
Crystals:21 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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