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Garnet Var Almandine

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Garnet Var Almandine

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Description
Locality: 
Granatenkogel North, Gaisberg Valley, Ötztal, Tyrol, Austria
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
14.5 × 13.1 × 5.2 cm
Description

Great Austrian classic from the Granatenkogel in the Ötz Valley. Garnet var almandine in matrix. There are several deep red crystals embedded in the bright mother rock. The crystals are sharp developed and show a fine lustre as well. The quality of the crystals is very good for the location, minor chipping is present at the edges.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Almandine

Formula: 
Fe2+3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
7.0 - 7.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Alabanda, Aydin Province, Aegean Region, Turkey