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Star Garnet from Sri Lanka

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Star Garnet from Sri Lanka

Mineral:	Garnet, Variety : Almandine - Pyrope Solid Solution (Star Garnet)
Chemical Formula:	Fe²⁺₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ - Mg₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Size:	14,2 x 10,1 x 5,6 mm
Weight:	8,03 ct or 1,606 g
Transparence:	MI1 (moderate included) SI1
Quantity:	1
Origin:	Gem gravels around Ratnapura, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka

This is a star garnet with a fine 4-ray star. The cabochon shows good luster and the back side is partly unpolished. The asterism is caused by very fine rutile inclusions. A nice collector stone!

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