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Hessonite

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Description
Locality: 
Mana Mine, Barang-Turghao, Bajaur, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.2 × 2.3 × 1.7 cm
Description

Sharp termianted, lustrous light orange crystals set on matrix. From recent finds in the region! Much more uncommon and rare than the typical garnets we know from Pakistan! The contrast of orange crystals to pale green muscovite matrix is very eye-catching. Should be high ranked as rare (for Pakistan) variety and uncommon color. Hard to photograph, better in person!

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