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Andradite Garnet (rare elongated form) from Fatoumanéné, 20 km west of Bendougou, Commune de Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali

 
Andradite Garnet (rare elongated form) from Fatoumanéné, 20 km west of Bendougou, Commune de Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite Garnet (rare elongated form) from Fatoumanéné, 20 km west of Bendougou, Commune de Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite Garnet (rare elongated form) from Fatoumanéné, 20 km west of Bendougou, Commune de Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali

Andradite Garnet (rare elongated form) from Fatoumanéné, 20 km west of Bendougou, Commune de Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali

DESCRIPTION:No. 90045
Mineral:Andradite Garnet (rare elongated form)
Locality:Fatoumanéné, 20 km west of Bendougou, Commune de Diakon, Kayes Region, Mali
Description:Lustrous brown-black andradite garnet crystal exhibiting rare elongated form that looks like a prismatic crystal, instead of isometric (equant) form. Only by orienting the andradite crystal carefully can the trapezohedral faces be discerned. Ex. Rock Currier (1940-2015) Collection #8113; ex. Demetrius Pohl
Overall Size:45x23x20 mm
Crystals:45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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