Andradite Garnet (Charlie Key Coll.)

Item Description

Exceptionally large and deceptive andradite garnet crystals on this very rich and showy two-sided miniature from the famous Kalahari manganese field. The sharp lustrous dodecahedrons, to 9 mm, look to be dark wine-red to nearly black in most lighting. BUT, the true nature of these translucent beauties dramatically shines forth, when they are back lit - a gorgeous rich cherry-red. Andradites of this size, color and quality are VERY RARE from the Kalahari. Choice, significant andradite from the Charlie Key Collection.