Andradite (var: "Demantoid") (new find!) Back to CONSIGNMENT and COLLECTION AUCTIONS - Ends January 12th, 2012

• Starting Time:1/5/2012 06:45:00 PM(CST)
• Ending Time:1/12/2012 06:45:00 PM(CST)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Size:Toenail
• Size Description:3.1 x 2.3 x 1.4 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 very sharp, rather lustrous, excellent quality, beautiful golden color, modified, striated dodecahedral and trapezohedral Demantoid crystals on a contrasting matrix. The luster on these crystals is great for Demantoid, and the largest crystal measures 12 mm, which is above average 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 !