Grossular
specimen number:
1602907
location:
Ala Valley, Lanzo Valley, Torino, Piedmont, Italy
description:
Attractive lustrous deep red crystals of grossular measuring to 0.6 cm in size on matrix with green platy crystals of clinochlore. The crystals are slightly translucent. Micro-chipping present but minimal, I feel that the specimen is in good condition. Classic material for this Italian locality.
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