Almandine
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Bella Vista mine, Mitkof Island, Alexander Archipelago, Alaska, USA
- Minerals
- Almandine
- Dimensions
- 6 x 5.5 x 3 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- ST833
Two deep red Almandine garnet crystals to 1.3cm in schist. These look similar to those from the well known Wrangell Island locality in Alaska, but they are from the Bella Vista Mine, an island located very close to Wrangell. The garnets are really nice in this one!!! Valued at $150.