Andradite Garnet

ID: CC9003

A fine Specimen of lustrous Andradite Garnet crystals from a seldom seen European location in Romania, from the Skarn deposits near Ocna De Fier. Crystals of Andradite measure to 1.6cm displaying classic dodecahedral faces, with tan-yellow brown colouration. Associated with grey-green 'Hedenbergite' and a later deposition of white Calcite. On the underside of the specimen is a large area of metallic grey-black Magnetite. A rich Andradite specimen from the area.

Details

Dimensions: 9.4 × 7.2 × 3.1 cm
Categories: Ex. Huber Collection, Classic Minerals
Locality: Ocna De Fier, Banat Mountains, Caras-Severin County, Romania, Europe

Minerals on Specimen

Minerals on specimen: Andradite

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