Almandine
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Bella Vista mine, Mitkof Island, Alexander Archipelago, Alaska, USA
- Minerals
- Almandine
- Dimensions
- 6 x 4.5 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- ST971
Two deep red Almandine garnet crystals to 1cm in schist. If this reminds you the Almandine from the well known Wrangell Island locality in Alaska, it's because it's from the Bella Vista Mine, an island located very close to Wrangell with similar geology.