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Almandine from
Stikine River, Wrangell Island, Wrangell City and Bourough, Alaska, USA


Locality type:River
Classification
Species:Almandine
Formula:Fe32+Al2(SiO4)3
Confirmation
Validity:Believed Valid
Data
Mineral Data:Click here to view Almandine data
Locality Data:Click here to view Stikine River, Wrangell Island, Wrangell City and Bourough, Alaska, USA
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Data Identifiers
Mindat Occurrence Record ID:178864
Long-form Identifier:1:3:178864:8
GUID (UUID V4):343fde86-df4a-4796-83b1-297a817f3a0c
References
Reference Search (possible matching items)
Journal (issue)
Japan/ Munich, Germany Laguna Beach, California, USA tel: +1 949 494 5155 / info@kristalle.com The ...K. Brizendine The Garnet Ledge almandine deposit near Wrangell, Alaska ..............685 by W. E. Wilson... (outside USA other than Canada) $275 for one year Subscription (Libraries, companies and institutions):...Mineralogical Record and the Sponsoring Organizations listed below. We invite you to become a Fellow and join this...(2014–2020) William B. (Bill) Wray (2014–2021) Dave and Kathy Waisman (2014–2020) Eugene S. Meieran (2014–2020)
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Geology and Geography Auburn University Auburn, Alabama 36849 cookrob@auburn.edu Almandine Downloaded...Tennessee, Knoxville] at 14:35 04 June 2016 New York City, New York County, New York State T he minerals...collectible of all species. They are relatively plentiful and typically available in good-quality specimens from...certain significant geologic processes or conditions and, in some instances, are indicators of important mineral...garnet constitutes an important gangue mineral, and such occurrences have themselves been sources of
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
Nebr., 68106 One whose interest is in minerals and crystals eventually meets up with epidote, a brilliant...in the Austrian Tyrol, and the Sulzer area, on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. The Austrian location...Dana's TEXTBOOK OF MINERALOGY says "extraordinary", and Sinkankas' MINERALOGY FOR AMATEURS uses the word...locality on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska . . . Arthur Montgomery, Edwin Over, and E. P. Henderson collected...the market the fine specimens of this locality, and one cannot but wonder why no one has done more than
Journal (issue)
2023 The Mineral Collector’s Newsletter $6.00 Alaska – The Last Frontier Tony Nikischer tony@excaliburmineral...tony@excaliburmineral.com After spending nearly weeks in Alaska recently, I can emphatically state that it is, indeed...brings its own bragging rights to the forefront: “If Alaska were cut in half, Texas would drop to No. 3 in...case you were wondering, Wikipedia states that: Alaska is the largest U.S. state by area, comprising more...next three largest states of Texas, California, and Montana combined.) Despite its remarkable size, its
Report (issue)
Fe2+ 3 Al2 (SiO4 )3 Almandine c 2001 ° Mineral Data Publishing, version 1.2 Crystal Data: Cubic. Point...or trapezohedra, to 1 m; also in rounded grains and massive. Physical Properties: Cleavage: Parting on...Series: Mineral Group: Forms two series, with pyrope, and with spessartine. Garnet group. Occurrence: The...in mica schists and gneisses, from regionally metamorphosed argillaceous sediments and pelites; also in...in contact metamorphic hornfels. In granites and eclogites; in sedimentary rocks; as a detrital mineral
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
equilibria modelling and thermobarometry: Garnet Ledge, south-eastern Alaska, USA H. H. STOWELL, 1 D ...L . TI NK HAM , 1 S . A . G O L D B E R G 2 , ** AND K . A. O UDERKIRK 3 1 Department of Geological Sciences...Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA (hstowell@wgs.geo.ua.edu) 2 Department of Geological...at Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA 3 Tuscaloosa Academy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA ABSTRACT Sm±Nd garnet-whole...phase equilibria, and thermobarometry results from Garnet Ledge, south-eastern Alaska, provide the ®rst
Report (issue)
database on mines, prospects and mineral occurrences throughout Alaska. File ReAlsaousrkcae Dat Distribution...Petersburg l:250,000-scale quadrangle, southeastern Alaska This and related reports are accessible through the...the author of this compilation: Donald J. Grybeck and Henry C. Berg U.S. Geological Survey 4200 University...786-7424 dgrybeck@usgs. gov This report is preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with U.S. Geological...only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. OPEN-FILE REPORT 98-784 j Alaska Resource
Report (chapter)
2015 Integration of phase equilibria modelling and garnet Sm-Nd chronology for construction of P - T...examples from the Cordilleran Coast Plutonic Complex, USA H. H. S T O W E L L 1 & D. K. T I N K H A M 2 1Department...Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA (e-mail." hstowell @wgs. geo. ua. edu) 2Department of Geology and Geophysics, University...mineral chemistry, garnet S m - N d isochrons, and MnNaCaKFMASH pseudosection phase equilibria models...western Coast Plutonic Complex of southeastern Alaska and in the North Cascades of Washington resulted
Report (issue)
North Bradfield River Iron Prospect Southeastern Alaska By E. M. MAcKEVETT, JR., and M. C. BLAKE, JR...MINERAL RESOURCES OF ALASKA EOLOGICAL SURVEY BULLETIN 1108-D Detailed and reconnaissance mapping...unit__-____---___-_____-__.____-___________. Granulite and schist.______________________________________ Marble_...unit ..-_----__-------_-__--_-----__--_-____ Age and correlation._______________________________________...__--__-_-----_-----_--_.____-_--_______ ____ Petrology and petrography.----------------------.-._______ Age
Book
Geology of Southeast Alaska Rock and Ice in Motion Geology of Southeast Alaska Rock and Ice in Motion Harold... Stowell University of Alaska Press Fairbanks © 2006 University of Alaska Press P.O. Box 756240 Fairbanks...Stowell, Harold Hilton. Geology of southeast Alaska : rock and ice in motion / Harold H. Stowell. p. cm....paper) 1. Geology—Alaska, Southeast. 2. Glaciers—Alaska, Southeast. 3. Plate tectonics—Alaska, Southeast. 4...4. Climate—Alaska, Southeast. I. Title. QE84.S68S76 2006 557.982—dc22 2005027066 All illustrations by
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
“pure” endmember composition is defined as a separate and distinct mineral species. In garnet, we deal not...gem use, and variation in such physical properties as specific gravity, refractive index, and hardness...hardness. Etymology and History The name garnet and the names of its many species and varieties have a wealth...wealth of quaint and historical origins (for more details see Rouse 1986; Mitchell 1979; and Sinkankas 1959)...Latin, is from Peter J. Modreski, a geochemist and mineralogist with the U.S.Geological Survey, is an
Report (issue)
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Map and description of the mineral deposits in the Petersburg and Eastern Port Alexander...Alexander Quadrangles, Southeastern Alaska D. J. Grybeck 1 , H. C. Berg 1 , and S. M. Karl 1 U. S. GEOLOGICAL...preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with Geological Survey standards and nomenclature...* Anchorage, Alaska MAP AND DESCRIPTION OF THE MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE PETERSBURG AND EASTERN PORT...PORT ALEXANDER QUADRANGLES, SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA Donald J. Grybeck Henry C. Berg Susan M. Karl INTRODUCTION
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
many localities are readily available at low cost and are perfect for beginning single-crystal collectors...freed of matrix, they show no points of attachment, and (3) they are indeed “single,” meaning that there...collectors prefer—and loose crystals—those that clearly have been broken free from their matrix and display an...a classic almandine showing the dodecahedron and trapezohedron combination from Ft. Wrangell, Stikine...Stikine River, Alaska, or a simple dodecahedral grossular from Lake Jaco, Sierra de la Cruz, Coahuila, Mexico
Report (issue)
Southeastern Alaska By E.- M, MAcKEVETT, JR.,ran^MrC. BLAKE, JR. MI NE R AL RE S OITR CRS-.O F ALASKA .GEOLOGICAL...copper-zinc prospect, southeastern Alaska, by E. M. MacKevett, Jr., and M. C. Blake, Jr. Washington, U.S...resources of Alaska. Bibliography: p. 30-31. 1. Geology Alaska Sumdum prospect. 2. Ore deposits Alaska Sumdum...___-______-__-_-__----_-____-______________ Age and correlation._.___.__-_---_-_-_-_______-___--________...__________________ 3. Map showing locations of mines and prospects near the Sumdum copper-zinc prospect..
Catalog/List
approval or return. Satisfaction is guaranteed. POSTAGE and insurance are charged on orders, but additional charges...PRICESSUBJECTTO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE INQUIRIES and special quotations are invited. ABBREVIATIONS used...······································· 28 ROCK AND MINERAL COLLECTIONS······················-······...BARKEVIKITE A basic silicate of sodium and iron California San Benito River, Gem mine Black prismatic xls imbedded...pure Norway Krageri!) Pure dark green cleavages and xl sections .... Norway Kragerp Sharp large lustrous
Report (issue)
DESCRIBING METALLIFEROUS AND SELECTED NONMETALLIFEROUS MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE PETERSBURG AND EASTERN PORT ALEXANDER...ALEXANDER QUADRANGLES, ALASKA BY S.M. KARL, H.C. BERG, D. GRYBECK, AND B.S. ABRAMSON TO ACCOMPANY U.S...preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with Geological Survey standards and nomenclature...DESCRIBING METALLIFEROUS AND SELECTED NONMETALLIFERGUS MINERAL DEPOSITS IN THE PETERSBURG AND EASTERN PORT ALEXANDER...QUADRANGLES, ALASKA (To accompany open-file map 80-793) By S. M. Karl, H. C. Berg, D. Grybeck, and B. S. Abramson
Catalog/List
132-7852-67 I~~oRMATIoN Mail orders are promptly filled and despatched on a 7-day examination basis, subject...condition. please quote the name and number of the specimen(s) required, and enclose P.o./Cheque with order...charge is made for postage and packing, except for overseas customers and postage over 75p. We reserve·...requests and "wants lists" are welcome. We hope that we may be of some service to you, and assure you...association and with Albite crystals to 1 cm. in size, ltx1txl". £3.25. 2. ALMANDINE. Fort Wrangell, Stikine
Report (issue)
of the Bradfield Canal quadrangle southeastern Alaska (Pamphlet to accompany map sheet 81-728A) by Richard...preliminary and has not been reviewed for conformity with U.S. Geological Survey editorial standards and stratigraphic...of the Bradfield Canal quadrangle, southeastern Alaska by Richard D. Koch with an Introduction by H. C...C. Berg INTRODUCTION by H. C. Berg This pamphlet and accompanying map sheet describe the geology of the...Canal 1:250,000-scale quadrangle in southeastern Alaska (fig. 1). The report is chiefly the result of a
Catalog/List
EQUIPMENT and SU P PLIES SC OTT S DA L E , A R I Z_O N A MINERAL SPECIMENS incluJing Micromount and Fluorescent............. . 70 FIELD AND COLLECTING EQUIPMENT including Mab'llifiers and Ultra-Violet Lamps .. . ...BOOKS ....... : ...................... . 72 for Boys and Girls ............... . Collecting Guides ........... 73 Crystallography and X-Ray ............ . 73 Determinative Mineralogy and Blowpipe ..... 74 • Economic...Geology ................... ........ 74 Gemology and LapiJary ................ ...74-75 Geochemistry an:i
Journal (article/letter/editorial)
metamorphism: northern Coast Mountains, south-eastern Alaska, USA H . H. S TO WE L L 1 A ND S. A . G OL D BE R...University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0338, USA. E-mail: hstowell@wgs.geo.ua.edu 2 Department of...27599-3315, USA 3 Present address: New Brunswick Laboratory, Department of Energy, Argonne, IL 60439, USA A B...the northern Coast Mountains of south-eastern Alaska, USA, constrain the timing of thermal events in polyphase...metamorphic rocks of the western metamorphic belt and provide new data on the spatial extent of Cretaceous
Book (volume)
THE GEOLOGY OF ALASKA The Geology of North America 'll L *• / ^ X, ^x /yj 5*? ^^vrA. j /X XxT &...Geology of North America Volume G-l The Geology of Alaska Edited by George Plafker U.S. Geological Survey...345 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, California 94025 and Henry C. Berg 115 Malvern Avenue Fullerton, California...possible by members and friends of the Geological Society of America, corporations, and government agencies...list of individuals, corporations, and government agencies giving and/or pledging more than $50,000 in
Catalog/List
M INE RAL S PECI MENS· BOOKS-MICROSCOPES PMENT and SUP PL IES COLLECTING EQUI ., SCOTTSDALE, A·RIZONA...A·RIZONA MINERAL SPECIMENS including Micromount and Fluorescent columns. PETROLOGIC (ROCK) SPECIMENS ......this catalogue: page FIELD AND COLLECTING EQUIPMENT including Magniiiers and Ultra-Violet Lamps .70-71...Gemmology and Lapidary. Mineralogy ......... . Petrology ............ . Micro Petrography and Optical Mineralogy...Mineralogy. Crystallography and X-Ray ......... Determinative Mineralogy and Blowpipe ... Chemistry ..
Journal (issue)
Self-Collected Minerals V With an Introduction and Epilog by Wendell Wilson A Supplement to the Mineralogical...Bitny Stan Bogosian Phil Bové Bryon Brookmyer Ian and Diana Bruce Brittany Burkhardt Steve Bussan Steve...McNeil John Medici and Family Gene Meieran Barbara L. Muntyan Federico Pezzotta Dick and Cyndy Plambeck...a single discoverer—the one person who found it and pulled it out of the ground. Among my own favorite...a crystal pocket just after it has been opened, and all the treasures inside are visible, but have not
Report (issue)
Geological Fieldwork 2019 A Summary of Field Activities and Current Research Paper 2020-01 Geological Fieldwork...Summary of Field Activities and Current Research Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources British...2020-01 Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Mines and Mineral Resources Division British...individual papers: Nixon, G.T., Friedman, R.M., and Creaser, R.A., 2020. Late Neogene porphyry Cu-Mo(±Au-Ag)...Vancouver Island. In: Geological Fieldwork 2019, British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum
Book (volume)
fascinating—and the least known. Valuable gemstone deposits occur throughout the length and breadth of...of the continent and even in the icefree fringes of Greenland; in fact, there is no state or province which...Carolina, the colorful and fabulous tourmalines and kunzites of California and Maine, the sparkling sapphires...Montana, and the jades of Alaska, British Columbia, and Wyoming, are worldrenowned. Handsome and authoritative...continent. In careful, accurate detail and with many color and black-and-white illustrations, it describes
 
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