The source of the garnets is an above-ground mine located approximately seven miles from Wrangell near the mouth of the Stikine River at a place aptly named “Garnet Ledge.” Garnets …

Garnet Ledge, located on the mainland near the mouth of the Stikine River, is just a quick 7-mile boat ride from Wrangell. This fascinating area is known for its rich deposits of garnet crystals, …

A balanced specimen showcasing the famous, wine-red almandine garnets of Wrangell Island, Alaska. Still embedded in their schist matrix, the isolated crystals stand out in dramatic …

The deposits of almandite garnet, occurring in schists near the east side of the mouth of the Stikine River, southeastern Alaska, have supplied for more than five decades the renowned …

The deposit consists of dark red, euhedral to subhedral almandine garnet crystals up to 3 cm in diameter disseminated in several layers of quartz-biotite schist up to 10 or more feet thick. …

Wragnell is one of the most prominent and well favored areas within southeastern Alaska. Like many seaside towns, it is crowd-pleasing and the countryside can be a real treat for miners …

Almandine Garnet in schist Locality: Garnet Ledge, east shore of Stikine River Delta, 11 km north of Wrangell, Alaska: Description: Large specimen of three lustrous translucent wine-red …

Garnet schist (5.5 cm across) has conspicuous, large or small garnet crystals. Garnets in schists are typically very deep red-colored. The surrounding matrix is often a grayish and mica-rich. …

2019年12月1日 · Garnet schist has conspicuous, large or small garnet crystals. Garnets in schists are typically very deep red-colored. The surrounding matrix is often a grayish and mica-rich. …