Almandine Garnet (uncommon locale) ex Mullane Coll.

Erongo Mountain, Usakos and Omaruru Districts, Erongo Region, Namibia
Toenail, 2.9 x 2.5 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 04/15/2011 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/21/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A sharp, equant, almandine garnet dodecahedron from Erongo Mountain. The highly lustrous crystal has deep wine-red color with flashy areas of pretty cranberry-red gemminess. Almandines are very rare from here and are seldom available. Old-time material. Complete all-around and pristine. Contacting on the base is noted, but has no damage, per se. Ex Mullane Collection and comes with a faded Burminco label from the 1950s or 60s. 38 grams.

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