Andradite var. Melanite
specimen number:
2026919
location:
San Benito Co., California, USA
description:
An exceptional example for one of these California classics with exceptionally large lustrous sharply formed black crystals of andradite to 1.0 cm in size over the front of a 12.5 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm matrix. I think in very good condition with only one damaged crystal present, all of the present crystals sharp and perfect. The bottom of the matrix is been sawn flat. Normally these crystals are much smaller. Shipping weight: 1.19 pounds. Ex Chris & Agatha Galas collection.
Size: 12.5 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Chris & Agatha Galas
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Andradite):
Andradite — Morocco
Origin: Ighrem, Imilchil, Midelt, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Number: (2341210)
Size: 7.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Andradite — Madagascar
Origin: Antetezambato, Ambanja, Diana, Madagascar
Number: (9506792)
Size: 4.0 x 3.1 x 2.8 cm (miniature)
Andradite — Morocco
Origin: Ighrem, Imilchil, Midelt, Draa-Tafilalet, Morocco
Number: (2341213)
Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Related by Location (San Benito Co.):
Neptunite — California
Origin: California State Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
Number: (2063203)
Size: 6.8 x 3.8 x 1.8 cm (small-cabinet)
Benitoite — California
Origin: California State Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
Number: (2063355)
Size: 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm (miniature)
Benitoite — California
Origin: Dallas Gem Mine, San Benito Co., California, USA
Number: (1115245)
Size: 2.5 x 1.7 x 1.3 cm (thumbnail)