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Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from Logar Province, Afghanistan

 
Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from Logar Province, Afghanistan

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from Logar Province, Afghanistan

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from Logar Province, Afghanistan

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from Logar Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 81273
Mineral:Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet
Locality:Logar Province, Afghanistan
Description:Sparkling cluster of lustrous transparent-to-translucent green demantoid garnet, the green gem variety of the mineral species andradite, on contrasting white matrix. The demantoid crystals are unusual form with cubic and tetrahedral faces. Ex. D. Blauwet
Overall Size:7x3x2 cm
Crystals:0.5-2.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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