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Andradite Garnet (Bill Larson Coll.)
- Sinerechenskoe skarn, Kavalerovo Dist., nr. Dalnegorsk, Russia
- Small Cabinet, 8.0 x 6.8 x 5.9 cm
- Start Time: 05/30/2009 6:20:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/04/2009 6:00:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A striking, mounded cluster of large, gemmy and lustrous andradite garnets from the Sinerechenskoe skarn occurrence near Dalnegorsk, Russia. The crystals are beautifully striated and the color vary from a rich brown, to yellowish-brown to reddish-brown. The largest crystal is 2.8 cm, which is large for the locale. This EXCELLENT garnet specimen is out of the personal garnet collection of Bill Larson which was displayed at the Pala Collector store for several decades. Valued at $1000.