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Gemmy Tsavorite Garnet in matrix
- Merelani Hills, Manyara Region, Tanzania
- Miniature, 3.2 x 2.6 x 1.7 cm
- Start Time: 01/05/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/12/2017 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A gorgeous, gemmy rich lime-green, 1.5 cm tsavorite garnet dodecahedron is jauntily set in quartz matrix with smaller tsavorites on this excellent and aesthetic miniature from this famous locale. Tsavorite is the very rare, green, chromium or vanadian variety of grossular garnet, found in few places worldwide, nearly all in Africa. The beautiful large crystal is pristine. Matrix specimens are uncommon. Valued at $1500
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