Grossular with Augite

Dosso degli Areti, Braone, Camonica Valley, Brescia Province, Lombardy, Italy
Miniature, 4.1 x 3.4 x 3.6 cm
Start Time: 03/01/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/08/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A nice association specimen of Grossluar with Augite (var Fassaite) on white Calcite from the Camonica Valley in Italy. The dodecahedral Grossular crystals have a soft orange-gold color, with sharp faces, good luster and are essentially opaque. The largest Grossular measures 6 mm across. Good reference piece for a Garnet collector.

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