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Almandine from
Aquarius Mts (Aquarius Range; Peacock Range), Mohave Co., Arizona, USA

Description
Comments:Occurs in southern Aquarius Mts as crystals to 2.5 cm in light colored volcanic rock.
Quality of samples:not specified / average specimens
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
References
References:Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of AZ, 3rd. ed.: 106; Henderson, R. (1941), Sparkling Gems in the Aquarius Range, Desert Mag.: 5:13-16; Burt D.M., et al (1981), Garnet & Topaz-Bearing Rhyolites from nr. Burro Creek, Mohave Co., W. AZ..., Ariz. Geol. Soc. Digest: 13: 1-4; Galbraith, F.W. & Brennan (1959), Mins. of AZ: 94.
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Almandine data
Locality Data:Click here to view Aquarius Mts (Aquarius Range; Peacock Range), Mohave Co., Arizona, USA
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