
Name | GARNET CALDERITE | Variety | CALDERITE | Origin | Otjosondu (Otjozondjupa) Namibia | Hardness | 7,5 | Composition | Mn32+Fe2+3+(SiO4)3 | Crystaline sys. | CUBIC
| Size | 5,8x2,8x2,6 cm | Weight | 92 gr |
Description:
Among the more than 15 species of garnet recognized by the world's main mineralogists, calderite is one of the rarest. It usually appears in massive nodules of up to 5 cm, which sometimes show a crystallized facet. Its rarity, and the fact that sometimes one can find a larger specimen, make this garnet a very coveted piece for collectors. It was first discovered in a manganese mine in Bangladesh, but later also appeared in Namibia, where better specimens were obtained. These are the only two deposits known. |
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GARNET CALDERITE
VARIETY CALDERITE
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