Almandine with Muscovite

specimen number:
2133411

location:
Iveland, Norway

description:
A thin sheet of muscovite, this hosting translucent red crystals of almandine measuring to 0.7 cm in size. The specimen comes with a previous old label from The Lesnicks.

The Lesnicks were prominent American mineral dealers who operated a highly respected specimen business from their residence at 1454 Odell Street in the Bronx, New York, during the mid-to-late 20th century. Specializing in high-quality, aesthetic mineral specimens, they became familiar and influential figures on the eastern United States mineral show circuit, traveling extensively to exhibit and sell materials at major events. Their home on Odell Street served as a central hub for local collectors, mineralogists, and members of the New York Mineralogical Club, who frequently visited to browse their carefully curated stock of worldwide minerals and domestic classics. Active through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, the Lesnicks were widely recognized for their deep mineralogical knowledge, friendly mentorship of amateur hobbyists, and their commitment to sourcing well-crystallized pieces that eventually populated major private collections and museum archives across the region.

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