Description/Interesting Notes:
A terrific, old time example of almandine garnet from New York City!!! This
speciemen hosts two highly complex, red crystals of almandine garnet in matrix!!! The crystals have marked
luster and translucence, and are complete and undamaged!!! This is old material from the Upper Eastside!!!
Specimens from New York City localities are quite scarce and highly sought after!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
This specimen is from the collection of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired
the 6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be some very exciting
minerals to come in the upcoming days and weeks!!! Prior to the Nikischer collection this specimen was
originally from the collection of Florence Mecke (acquired from the late 1930's until the 1970's)!!!
Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!