Spessartine Garnet (Mn3Al2Si3O12) with Smoky Quartz
Spessartine Garnet (Mn3Al2Si3O12) with Smoky Quartz (SiO2) (single crystal) and Feldspar (pink). Fugian Province China. Manganese aluminum silicate - Garnet is one of the most common of all minerals - Spessartine garnet is used primarily as a gemstone and as a collector's specimen - Quartz (silicon dioxide) is world's most common mineral
Picture No
10736558
Media ID
42820985
Size
5616px x 3744px
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Credit
©John Cancalosi / www.ardea.com
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Ardea Picture Library
Picture No
10736558
Contributor Ref
CAN-4224
