Andradite (var: "Demantoid") (new find!)

Item Description

Recently, there was a discovery of some of outstanding quality Demantoid Garnets in Madagascar. The quality and color of these crystals rivals pieces I have seen from Italy, Namibia or even Russia. This specimen hosts a very sharp, lustrous, excellent quality, rich green color, gemmy, dodecahedral Demantoid crystal on matrix. The crystal is unsually isolated and so aesthetically sitting on the matrix, no to mention the fact that it measures 1.2 cm across, which is very good for the find. I cannot say for certain if there will be more of these pieces, but 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!