Large Andradite Garnet var. Melanite (Orellana Coll.)

La Judia Mine, Burguillos del Cerro, Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain
Cabinet, 14.9 x 12.5 x 8.8 cm
Start Time: 12/01/2016 5:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/08/2016 6:37:45 pm (CST)
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Item Description

The finest Spanish melanite (Ti-rich) andradite garnets come from this well-known skarn deposit. Sharp, lustrous, mottled black and brown dodecahedrons, to 2.0 cm, cover the large rolling matrix on this very rich and sculptural specimen from the Orellana Collection.

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