gemmy GARNET var. ANDRADITE, gem EPIDOTE, gem DIOPSIDE


Specimen: #11426
Locality: Marki Khel, Spin Ghar range (Speen Ghar range), Khogyani District, Nangarhar Province (Ningarhar Province), Afghanistan
Size: 34mm x 21mm x 22mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Attractive specimen of Garnet var. Andradite with Epidote and Diopside. It displays a cluster with good aesthetics of rhombic dodecahedron Andradite crystals up to 8mm. They are with a perfect shape, razor-sharp, highly lustrous, with deep red-brown color. Internally the crystals are with translucent and gemmy areas. Diopside crystals have an intense dark green color. They are prismatic and gem – very glassy and lustrous. The specimen is covered by very sparkling and colorful yellow-green Epidotes. They are very lustrous and gem too. Displays on both sides. In very good condition – some contacts. On acrylic base.

Fine combo!



gemmy GARNET var. ANDRADITE, gem EPIDOTE, gem DIOPSIDE

gemmy GARNET var. ANDRADITE, gem EPIDOTE, gem DIOPSIDE

gemmy GARNET var. ANDRADITE, gem EPIDOTE, gem DIOPSIDE

gemmy GARNET var. ANDRADITE, gem EPIDOTE, gem DIOPSIDE