Excellent lustrous crystals of Garnet var. Andradite var. Melanite from Sokolovskoe Iron Mine, Kazakhstan. The biggest 23mm crystal at the top gives excellent finish. The Melanites are black with perfect, razor-sharp, truncated, rhombic dodecahedral crystallization and strong luster. Displays all over 360 degree. Some nicks and contacts. On acrylic base.
Choice Melanite!