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Almandine

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Almandine

Former collection Kasper (CH)

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Description
Locality: 
Skjerstad, Bodø, Nordland, Norway
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
12 × 7.2 × 3.8 cm
Largest Crystal: 
2.00cm
Weight: 
384.00gr
Description

Rich matrix specimen populated with rhombododecahedral almandine crystals. Dark red crystals with good lustre and nice contrast with the matrix. Some peripheral contacts, as depicted. 

In very good conditions for the locality, not commonly seen on the market.

Former collection Kasper (CH).

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

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