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Grossular

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Description
Locality: 
Herräng, Norrtälje, Stockholm County, Sweden
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
3.7 × 4.6 × 4 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.10cm
Description

High lostrous Grossular on Matrix from a widely unknown location. Due its color and the definition that piece deserves the name "Hessonite". However this is a very fine sample in a good condition for that location.

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Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Grossular

Formula: 
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Type Locality: 
Akhtaragda River mouth (Achtaragda River mouth), Vilyui River Basin (Vilui River Basin; Wilui River Basin), Sakha Republic (Saha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia
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