AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Idaho > Almandine Garnet (gem crystal) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 78762 |
Mineral: | Almandine Garnet (gem crystal) |
Locality: | Bechtel Butte, Emerald Creek Garnet deposits, Latah County, Idaho |
Description: | Single crystal of almandine garnet with no matrix attached. The almandine shows it is gem quality translucent red when illuminated from the rear. The almandine crystal is trapezohedral form, plus dodecahedral corner faces, with textured crystal faces. Weight: 28.5 grams |
Overall Size: | 28x27x23 mm |
Crystals: | 28 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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