Andradite (var: "Demantoid") (new find!) Back to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Feb 18 - Part II

• Starting Time:2/11/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
• Ending Time:2/18/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Start Bid:$10
• Reserve Bid:$10
• Current Bid:$165
• Size:SMALL CABINET
• Size Description:6.5 x 5.3 x 4.2 cm

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 dozens of very sharp, HIGHLY lustrous, excellent quality, rich green color, gemmy, modified/skeletal dodecahedral and trapezohedral Demantoid crystals on a contrasting white matrix. The luster on these crystals is superb for Demantoid, and the largest crystal measures a full 1.0 mm, 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 !