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Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from New Idria District, San Benito County, California

 
Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from New Idria District, San Benito County, California

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from New Idria District, San Benito County, California

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from New Idria District, San Benito County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 76554
Mineral:Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet
Locality:New Idria District, San Benito County, California
Description:Rich plate of many lustrous transparent green andradite garnet crystals lining one face of serpentine-rich matrix. The andradite crystals are dodecahedral form and have excellent internal clarity. Labeled as demantoid, the green variety of andradite. Collected ca. 1975
Overall Size:27x18x9 mm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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