Almandine
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Five lustrous, brown, dodecahedral almandine garnets to 8 mm are aesthetically scattered on tan, pointed chlorite schist matrix on this classic old-time piece from the Czech Republic and the Mullane Collection. This fine piece is from Zoeptau, Moravia and is accompanied by a Warner & Grieger label dated 1946. They were prominent California dealers and collectors prior to World War II.
Product details
SpeciesAlmandine
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 5.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityCzech Republic, Olomouc Region, Sobotín
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide

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