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Schmetzer, K. Hainscwang, T. Bernhardt, H-J. & Kiefert, L. (2002): New chromium- and vanadium-bearing garnets from Tranoroa, Madagascar. Gems & Gemology. 38 (2), 148-155

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Original EntrySchmetzer, K. Hainscwang, T. Bernhardt, H-J. & Kiefert, L. (2002): New chromium- and vanadium-bearing garnets from Tranoroa, Madagascar. Gems & Gemology. 38 (2), 148-155
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Plain TextSchmetzer, K. Hainscwang, T. Bernhardt, H-J. & Kiefert, L. (2002): New chromium- and vanadium-bearing garnets from Tranoroa, Madagascar. Gems & Gemology. 38 (2), 148-155

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Color-changing garnet occurrence, Tranoroa, Beloha District, Androy, Madagascar

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Color-changing garnet occurrence, Tranoroa, Beloha District, Androy, Madagascarⓘ Apatite, ⓘ Graphite, ⓘ Monazite Group, ⓘ Pyrope-Spessartine Series, ⓘ Quartz, ⓘ Rutile, ⓘ Zircon

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