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Andradite Garnet on Hedenbergite (New Find)
- Huanggang Mine, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
- Small Cabinet, 6.9 x 6.4 x 5.4 cm
- Start Time: 02/26/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A striking and very showy combination specimen from a New Find in remote Inner Mongolia. Strikingly lustrous and chatoyant, parallel-growth, grayish-green hedenbergite prisms form a cliff face. The hedenbergites look just like basalt columns! Sprinkled on the crest and front are sharp, lustrous and translucent, olive-green andradite garnet crystals. The back of the piece is totally covered with andradites to 8 mm. The form, appearance and luster of the piece is visually impressive. Choice combination material from this New Find.