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Almandine


Almandine : Fe2+3Al2[SiO4]3

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Locality: Shengus (Shingus), Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
2.9 x 2.5 x 1.0 cm. From the garnet collection of Bill Larson, a huge crystal of wine-red almandine garnet - actually gemmy, just very dark. It has this gorgeous form to it, with lustrous, micro-stepped faces all the way around.


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