About this object
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ID:
A14360
Production date:
late 16th century - early 17th century
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Location:
In Store
An ovoid bead of almandine garnet, with an irregular profile and pitted surface. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
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Measurements
L 7 mm; DM 6 mm; WT 1.14g; WT 6.49 carats; RI 1.78-1.81; SG 3.95-4.20; Mohs 7½
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Materials
garnet (almandine pyrope; pyralspite solid-solution series; iron aluminium silicate; crystal structure - isometric - rhombic; dodecahedron)
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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