Grossular with Diopside
specimen number:
9711226
location:
Merelani Hills, Simanjiro, Manyara, Tanzania
description:
A mostly gemmy glassy grouping of grossular crystals just under 1.0 cm across set on a grouping of yellowish green crystallized diopside. Graphite is present as well. Complete all around and in great condition. A neat thumbnail sized combination piece from this prolific locality.
Size: 2.5 x 2.4 x 2.0 cm (thumbnail)
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