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Hessonite

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Hessonite

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Description
Locality: 
Jutal, Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
12 × 8 × 5.2 cm
Description

Big unusual hessonite grown on matrix. The hessonite shows glossy faces with tectonic disturbances. The result of tectonic disturbances, cavities are crystallized again. The big crystal shows the amazing size of 5.4 cm in diameter. The specimen stands in the displayed positions without any support (second photo)!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Hessonite

Variety Of: 

Grossular

Formula: 
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Hardness: 
0.0