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.


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