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Omphacite from
Garnet Ridge, Dinnehotso, Monument Valley, Navajo Indian Reservation, Apache Co., Arizona, USA

Description
Comments:Coexists with pyrope garnet and lawsonite in eclogite inclusions in kimberlite pipes.
Quality of samples:not specified / average specimens
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
References
References:Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 102, 260, 318; Watson, K.D. & D.M. Morton (1969), Eclogite inclusions in kimberlite pipes at Garnet Ridge, northeastern AZ, Am.Min.: 54: 267-285.
Associated minerals:
Associates:Lawsonite
Pyrope
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Omphacite data
Locality Data:Click here to view Garnet Ridge, Dinnehotso, Monument Valley, Navajo Indian Reservation, Apache Co., Arizona, USA
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