Grossular with Calcite (ex Rich Kosnar Collection)

Dosso degli Areti, Braone, Camonica Valley, Brescia Province, Lombardy, Italy
Small Cabinet, 6.8 x 4.3 x 3.2 cm
Start Time: 11/29/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/06/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A beautiful classic specimen from Braone featuring sharp, lustrous, cinnamon-orange color dodecahedra of Grossular sitting amongst massive white Calcite on matrix. The largest crystal measures up to 3.5 mm across. From the famous Alpine collection of Richard A. Kosnar. A great reference piece to add to a Garnet suite, or a collection of European (or Alpine) minerals.

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