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Almandine

Almandine crystal, 12 cm, from Salmon River Canyon, Lemhi County, Idaho. M. W. Spaulding acquired this specimen from E. Mitchell Gunnell in 1959; ex David New, ex collection of Philip Oswalt. Photo: László Kupi.

Product details

SpeciesAlmandine
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, Idaho
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 204
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Philip D. OswaltNot disclosed
—David NewNot disclosed
—E. Mitchell Gunnell (1903–1986)Not disclosed

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Almandine
Mineral guide
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iron-rich garnet with deep wine-red dodecahedral crystals, metamorphic origins in mica schists, and collectible matrix pieces with star garnets.
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Almandine from Idaho
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A collector's guide to Idaho, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 47 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.