Name GARNET ANDRADITE
Variety DEMATOID
Origin Val Malenco (Aosta) Italy
Hardness 6,5-7,5
Composition CaFe2(SiO4)3
Crystaline sys. CUBIC
Size   8,5x6,5x2,7 cm
Weight 201 gr




Description:
his is the most appreciated variety of the garnet group attaining the highest prices for good specimens. Its name alludes to the fiery "vivacity" which remind one of that of a diamond. Its green colour is due to the presence of small quantities of chromium in its lattice. This specimen comes from one of its most famous deposit.


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GARNET ANDRADITE



VARIETY DEMATOID