Andradite Garnet on Hedenbergite

ID: CC5557

A relatively large Andradite garnet crystal measuring to 2.7cm on Hedenbergite, from the classic Greek location of Serifos Island. The crystal of very dark brown to practically black Andradite sits atop a grey-green parallel growth of Hedenbergite crystals.

Details

Dimensions: 6.5 × 5.0 × 4.5 cm
Categories: Ex. Franz Lammer Collection
Locality: Serifos Island, Aegean Islands, Greece, Europe

Minerals on Specimen

Minerals on specimen: Andradite

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