GARNET var. ANDRADITE var. MELANITE, FELDSPAR PSEUDOMORPH, EPIDOTE


Specimen: #16371
Locality: Arrondissement Diakon, Commune Diakon, Cercle de Bafoulabe, Kayes Region, Mali
Size: 63mm x 26mm x 21mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

 Very unusual specimen of Garnet var. Andradite var. Melanite crystal nestled attractively on Feldspar pseudomorph with Epidote from Kayes Region, Mali. One dominant 23mm Melanite crystal decorates elongated hexagonal crystal completely pseudomorphed by white Feldspar. It is not clear what minerals was the original crystal. The Melanite is black with perfect razor-sharp rhombic dodecahedral habit and strong luster. They have pretty beveled edges. Above the Feldspar are seen green Epidote crystals.  The specimen displays beautifully all over 360 degree. In very good condition – some small contacts and nicks. On acrylic base.

Superb offbeat combo!
 



GARNET var. ANDRADITE var. MELANITE, FELDSPAR PSEUDOMORPH, EPIDOTE

GARNET var. ANDRADITE var. MELANITE, FELDSPAR PSEUDOMORPH, EPIDOTE

GARNET var. ANDRADITE var. MELANITE, FELDSPAR PSEUDOMORPH, EPIDOTE

GARNET var. ANDRADITE var. MELANITE, FELDSPAR PSEUDOMORPH, EPIDOTE