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Object Name |
Garnet |
Object Description |
Mass of green and brown opal with numerous small dark red fractured pyrope garnets embedded within. Opal has conchoidal fracture and resinous luster, and outer surface is tan and earthy (remnant of surrounding matrix). |
Collector |
Krantz, Dr. Adam August |
Place of Origin |
Czech Republic/Bohemia/Bilin |
Rock type |
Mineral |
Chemical Comp |
Mg Al silicate |
Crystal System |
Isometric |
Sp Grav. |
4.318 |
Hardness |
7 - 7.5 |
Luster |
Vitreous |
Streak |
White |
Fracture |
Subconchoidal |
Classification |
Geology |
Variety |
Pyrope |
People |
Krantz, Adam August, 1808-1872 Brumby, Richard Trapier, 1804-1875 |
Search Terms |
Mineral |
Dimensions |
H-4.38 W-7.73 L-9.278 cm |
Catalog Number |
11478 |