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Almandine

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Description
Locality: 
Central St Gotthard Massif, Leventina, Ticino, Switzerland
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.7 × 5.3 × 3.6 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.80cm
Description

This specimen shows Almandine Chlorite Shist in a very good shape and condition. The crystals have a good contrast with the matrix and have a good luster. A showy piece from a location you will not find daily on the market.

Please watch the video in HD to understand the whole specimen!!

 

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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