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Almandine

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Almandine

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Description
Locality: 
Garnet Ledge, Wrangell, Wrangell Island, Alaska, United States of America
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.8 × 5.7 × 3.4 cm
Description

The 3 isolated crystals are up to 25mm across. They are sharp terminated and very glossy. The specimen was photographed under daylight, with backlight the crystals show their dark purple color along edges and corners. For the locality this is really a good piece, and this material is not often seen on today´s market. No significant damages to report.

Mineral Data
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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