Complex Dark Almandine Crystal
Complex Dark Almandine Crystal from Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Large complex crystal of brownish-black Almandine with remnants of Muscovite and Albite included in the bottom. The old label indicated the species was Pyrope Garnet, which is highly unlikely. Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #12860.
Locality Spruce Pine District, Mitchell County, North Carolina
Dimensions 6 x 5 x 4 cm.
Specimen Grade B
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