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Andradite (var: "Demantoid") (new find!) 
Back to CONSIGMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends July 22nd
Antetezambato, Ambanja, Madagascar
- Starting Time:7/15/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
- Ending Time:7/22/2010 06:45:00 PM(CDT)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
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- Size Description:2.6 x 2.3 x 1.3 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 several sharp, lustrous, rich green color, gemmy, modified dodecahedral and trapezohedral Demantoid crystals on a contrasting white matrix. The luster on these crystals is superb for Demantoid, and the largest crystal measures 8 mm, which is 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 !
