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Grossular var. Chrome-rich Grossular Garnet from British Canadian Mine, Black Lake, Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada

 
Grossular var. Chrome-rich Grossular Garnet from British Canadian Mine, Black Lake, Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada

Grossular var. Chrome-rich Grossular Garnet from British Canadian Mine, Black Lake, Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada

DESCRIPTION:No. 83227
Mineral:Grossular var. Chrome-rich Grossular Garnet
Locality:British Canadian Mine, Black Lake, Thetford Mines, Québec, Canada
Description:Rounded cluster of small lustrous transparent dodecahedral vivid-green grossular garnet crystals. The green color of the grossular garnet crystals is caused by trace chrome impurities. Rare.
Overall Size:19x14x12 mm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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