Name GARNET ANDRADITE
Variety ANDRADITE
Origin Tange,
Ashin Kengavar
(Afghanistan)
Hardness 6,5 - 7,5
Composition CaFe2(SiO4)3
Crystaline sys. CUBIC
Size   10,5 x 9 x 4 cm
Weight 484 g




Description:
From this region of Afghanistan come very characteristic groups of this variety of garnet accompanied by small crystals of diopside. On this specimen you can see a crystal of great perfection.


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GARNET ANDRADITE



VARIETY ANDRADITE