Andradite (var: Demantoid)

Item Description

These are some of the better Demantoids outside of Europe/Russia in the world in my mind. This small cabinet display specimen hosts sharp, lustrous, translucent, bright green slightly modified dodecahedral crystals of Andradite (var "Demantoid") on Chrysotile and schist matrix. The largest crystal measures 5 mm across, which is good sized for the locality. PLEASE NOTE that these crystals show a color change from a "mint green" color to a very rich "lime green" hue in different lighting. Under halogen lights, the crystals appear more pastel, but under mercury bulbs, the color is very intense! The beautiful color contrast on this piece is truly eye-catching, and it is not common to find hand sized specimens of this rare green Garnet.