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Almandine

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Almandine

Former collection Kasper (CH)
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Description
Locality: 
Zlatý Chlum, Jeseník, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
Class: 
Single Crystal
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.4 × 1.4 × 1.4 cm
Weight: 
5.00gr
Description

Choice single crystal of almandine garnet, with good dark red color. The crystal shows growth patterns on its faces. 

Excellent lustre, only very minimal peripheral dings. Unusually spotted on the market, this specimen comes from the former collection Kasper (CH), assembled in the 60s.

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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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