Detailed information
Species
Andradite
Dimensions
38 x 34 x 20
mm
Locality
Antetezambato Mine, Maherivaratra Ambanja District, Diana Region Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
Condition
No recorded repairs
A splendid group of zingy, spring leaf-green Andradite Garnet crystals, variety Demantoid, in a matrix of creamy-white Stilbite. This specimen is from the Antetezambato mine in the Antsiranana Province of Madagascar; also known as the Antetezambato Demantoid-Topazolite mine. The dodecahedral crystals are lustrous and part gemmy, with the largest crystal measuring 1.4 cm at its widest point. A terrific small miniature of green Andradite garnet from Madagascar.
