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Andradite Garnet from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

 
Andradite Garnet from Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 37983
Mineral:Andradite Garnet
Locality:Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Description:Complex cluster of intergrown translucent red-brown andradite garnet crystals up to 30 mm with greenish clinochlore crystals up to 3 mm on one side. The andradite garnet crystals are dodecahedral form and have complex textured faces. Ex. Willy Israel collection
Overall Size:40x30x25 mm
Crystals:1-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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