Andradite (var: "Demantoid") (2010 find)

Item Description

I cannot say for certain if there will be more of these pieces, as our source has told us that the entire locality is flooded out, so this is a great opportunity for Garnet collectors to purchase a fine quality display specimen of this highly sought after variety of Andradite. Please note that under halogen lights, the crystals appear a bit ligher in color, but under mercury bulbs, the color is very intense! This attractive large miniature specimen is a beautiful display piece that is packed with superb quality, sharp, lustrous modified dodecahedral/trapezohedral crystals, some of which are nearly WATER-CLEAR in clarity and range in color from a strong yellow-green to a true green hue. The crystals are sitting atop a piece of metamorphosed sedimentary rock matrix creating a beautiful color contrast. Virtually damage free and full of crystals! Valued at $950.