Almandine
Fukushinzan, Pyonggang County, Kangwon Province, North Korea
Unusual large almandine garnet crystal without matrix. Though some corners are chipped, this is a notable specimen for it's large size. Fully crystallized on all sides - a floater. Overall size of mineral specimen: 5x5x5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 5 cm.
© 2002 John H. Betts