Large Rough Almandine in Matrix

Large Rough Almandine in Matrix from Barton Mine, Gore Mountain, North River, Warren County, New York

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

A large 15 cm transparent-to-translucent wine-red Almandine Garnet partial crystal in black matrix. The Almandine crystal is well exposed on two sides and is internally fractured. Obtaining large crystals is now difficult. Very heavy! Collected ca. 1993.

Locality

Barton Mine, Gore Mountain, North River, Warren County, New York

Dimensions

20 x 18 x 18 cm.


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