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Granate

Granate is a mineral with formula . This specimen comes from Valle de Aosta, Italia.

Granate from Valle de Aosta, Italia — Terrium

Description

A somewhat heavy little mound of pyrite filled with garnets

Technical data

Catalogue No.
0584
Internal reference
X0281
Name
Granate
Matrix
Pirita
Mine
Valle de Aosta
Country
Italia
Size (cm)
6 x 4 x 4
Weight
168 g
Etymology
From the Latin «granatus», “seed-like”, for its resemblance to pomegranate seeds.
Quality
Buena
Value trend
Estable

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