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Grossular

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Grossular

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Description
Locality: 
Xanthi, East Macedonia and Thrace, Greece
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
2.8 × 3.8 × 3.3 cm
Description

Beautiful sharp edged green Grossular from Wollastonite Quarry in Xanthi. This green Grossular form there is analysed and confirmed as Grossular. A very nice piece for all lovers of Garnet. Rare on the market with that excellent Quality.

Mineral Data
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Grossular

Formula: 
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Type Locality: 
Akhtaragda River mouth (Achtaragda River mouth), Vilyui River Basin (Vilui River Basin; Wilui River Basin), Sakha Republic (Saha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia

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