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Pyrope

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Description
Locality: 
Arami Alp, Gorduno, Bellinzona, Ticino, Switzerland
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.6 × 5 × 1.6 cm
Weight: 
111.00gr
Description

Two historic pyrope specimens fearuring lustrous crude crystals within the typical matrix. The sizes refer to the largest of the two.

The handwritten label in French belongs to the dealer G. Emery (specimen acquired in 1944, as reported?) and the combo specimens were priced back then 20 Swiss Francs back in the days (far more nowadays).

A great piece of history!

Mineral Data
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Pyrope

Formula: 
Mg3Al2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
7.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Czech Republic

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