Almandine
Garnet Ledge, Wrangell City and Bourough, Alaska, USA
A balanced specimen showcasing the famous, wine-red almandine garnets of Wrangell Island, Alaska. Still embedded in their schist matrix, the isolated crystals stand out in dramatic fashion. The largest is 2.3 cm across, and their excellent form, luster, and color show why these garnets have always been coveted. These are old classics, and though ...
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