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 several very sharp, lustrous, excellent quality, rich green color, GEM to gemmy, modified dodecahedral and trapezohedral Demantoid crystals on matrix. The luster on these crystals is superb for Demantoid, and the largest crystal measures nearly a full 1.2 cm, which is very good sized 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! Valued at $950 for crystal size, color and quality.