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Andradite Garnet var. Demantoid (New find)
- Jeffrey Mine, Asbestos, Quebec, Canada
- Small Cabinet, 7.4 x 4.5 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/29/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/05/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Discrete, intense apple-green, gemmy and lustrous, andradite garnets variety demantoid are richly strewn on the scuptural matrix on this fine piece from a new 2009 find at the famous Jeffrey Mine. The crystals reach 5 mm and are dodecahedrons modified by the trapezohedron. The gemmy green crystals are beautifully complimented by the snow-white amphibole on the serpentine matrix. There are even more gems on the back, as an added bonus! Valued at $300-400.