A fantastic, old time example of this rare garnet species from the type locality!!! This specimen consists of a large partial
crystal of schorlomite garnet!!! The crystal has large, well defined faces and near black color!!! This rare garnet species is so
named because of its similar appearance to schorl tourmaline!!! The crystal exhibits the characteristic black color and, when viewed on the
one edge, one can see some internal zonation within the crystal as well!!!
In person, the crystal is much sharper looking than it
appears in the pics!!! This specimen retains an old label from the collection of
Florence Mecke as well!!! This is a magnificent example of this rare species!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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