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Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet on Diopside from Mana, Barang District, Bajaur Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan

 
Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet on Diopside from Mana, Barang District, Bajaur Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet on Diopside from Mana, Barang District, Bajaur Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet on Diopside from Mana, Barang District, Bajaur Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet on Diopside from Mana, Barang District, Bajaur Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 55325
Mineral:Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet on Diopside
Locality:Mana, Barang District, Bajaur Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Pakistan
Description:Lustrous transparent demantoid garnet crystals with vivid emerald-green color on yellowish diopside. Demantoid garnet is the green chrome-rich gem variety of the mineral species andradite. Must see in person to appreciate the intense green color. Acquired from D. Blauwet in 2011
Overall Size:3.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:2.0-3.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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