Andradite (var Demantoid) Back to Collection Liquidation Auctions Part II - end Jan 21

• Starting Time:1/14/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
• Ending Time:1/21/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Size:SMALL CABINET
• Size Description:8.8 x 7.1 x 3.7 cm

Description:I have only seen a handful of these specimens over the years, and I always keep an eye out at shows for them because they''re some of the better Demantoids outside of Europe/Russia in the world in my mind. This hand-sized display specimen hosts a few sharp, highly lustrous, gemmy, rich green slightly modified dodecahedral crystals of Andradite (var "Demantoid") on schist matrix. The largest crystal measures 9 mm across. PLEASE NOTE that these crystals show a color change from a "mint green" color to a very rich "lime green" hue in different lighting. Under halogen lights, the crystals appear more pastel, but under mercury bulbs, the color is very intense ! The beautiful color contrast on this piece is truly eye-catching, and it is not common to find cabinet sized specimens of this rare green Garnet.