Andradite Garnet

ID: CC3137

A specimen showing particularly well developed crystals of Andradite Garnet for the Belstone Consols Mine. The Andradite crystals measure to 1cm richly inter grown to form a dome like specimen. Secondary phase of yellow translucent Andradite crystals can been grown around the larger crystal. The main body colour of the larger Andradite crystals is a translucent yellowish green. A small area of silvery Arsenopyrite is apparent at the base of the specimen. The site is now closed to collectors.

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Dimensions: 7.2 × 5.0 × 4.0 cm
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Locality: Belstone Mine, Belstone, Okehampton, Devon, England, Europe

Minerals on Specimen

Minerals on specimen: Andradite

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