Almandine Garnet in Quartz Matrix

Almandine Garnet in Quartz Matrix from Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraiba, Brazil

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Parallel group of Almandine Garnet crystals exposed in the center of a Quartz nodule. Local collectors search for the Almandine-Quartz nodules, and split them to expose the Garnet crystals inside.


Cut

3.5 x 3.0 x 2.8 cm.

Locality

Serrote Redondo, near Pedra Lavrada, Paraiba, Brazil


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