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Sand composed of Almandine Garnet and Magnetite from concentrated deposits of heavy sand, Fire Island National Seashore, New York

 
Sand composed of Almandine Garnet and Magnetite from concentrated deposits of heavy sand, Fire Island National Seashore, New York

Sand composed of Almandine Garnet and Magnetite from concentrated deposits of heavy sand, Fire Island National Seashore, New York

Sand composed of Almandine Garnet and Magnetite from concentrated deposits of heavy sand, Fire Island National Seashore, New York

DESCRIPTION:No. 71353
Mineral:Sand composed of Almandine Garnet and Magnetite
Locality:concentrated deposits of heavy sand, Fire Island National Seashore, New York
Description:Red-black sand composed primarily of red-brown almandine garnet and black magnetite. The heavy weight of these minerals caused the sand particles to separate into layers beneath lighter weight sand particles. The black magnetite sand is magnetic. 27 grams total. From my personal collection; collected ca. 1999
Overall Size:8x5 cm bag
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