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Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid from Val Malenco, Lombardi, Italy

 
Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid from Val Malenco, Lombardi, Italy

Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid from Val Malenco, Lombardi, Italy

Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid from Val Malenco, Lombardi, Italy

Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid from Val Malenco, Lombardi, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 54079
Mineral:Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid
Locality:Val Malenco, Lombardi, Italy
Description:Lustrous translucent yellow-green demantoid garnet crystals, the green chrome-rich variety of andradite garnet, to 3 mm on greenish serpentine with white asbestiform mountain leather. Difficult to photograph, must see in person to appreciate. Ex. J. Höppner collection #728
Overall Size:8x6x5 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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