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Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from Val d'Ala, Piemonte, Italy

 
Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from Val d'Ala, Piemonte, Italy

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from Val d'Ala, Piemonte, Italy

Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet from Val d'Ala, Piemonte, Italy

DESCRIPTION:No. 66387
Mineral:Andradite var. Demantoid Garnet
Locality:Val d'Ala, Piemonte, Italy
Description:Small cluster of lustrous transparent demantoid garnet crystals, the green chrome-rich gem variety of the mineral species andradite. The demantoid crystals are dodecahedral form with trapezohedral edge faces, and have excellent internal clarity.
Overall Size:8x7x6 mm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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