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Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

 
Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

Grossular Garnet from Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 66364
Mineral:Grossular Garnet
Locality:Sierra de Cruces, east of Laguna de Jaco, near Hercules, Coahuila, Mexico
Description:Unusually large single crystal of grossular garnet. The garnet crystal is translucent beige, dodecahedral form, and shows a black core crystal on the underside where it was attached. This specimen is remarkable for the size — I have never seen larger. Ex. Thomas A. Penney (1934-2019) collection #235. Repaired
Overall Size:6.5x6x3.5 cm
Crystals:65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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