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Grossular var. Tsavorite Garnet (unusual linear compound crystals) from Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania

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DESCRIPTION:	No. 78891
Mineral:	Grossular var. Tsavorite Garnet (unusual linear compound crystals)
Locality:	Merelani Hills, near Arusha, Tanzania
Description:	Unusual linear compound crystals to 15 mm long of lustrous transparent green dodecahedral tsavorite garnet crystals, the chromium- and vanadium-rich green gem variety of grossular garnet, in graphite-quartz matrix.
Overall Size:	26x25x17 mm
Crystals:	1-2 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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