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Andradite & Quartz

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Description
Locality: 
Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russian Federation
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Cabinet (10-18 cm)
Size: 
4 × 11 × 9.5 cm
Description

Dalnegorsk is known for Andradite and artichoke quartz. But both in very good quality on one specimen is not a frequent event for Dalnegorsk either. This level is a decoration for every collection. Snow-white quartz double-ender up to 35 mm on andradites that even show zonar edge coloration in detail. The piece is in very good condition.

Please also watch the video in HD to see the whole piece!!!!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Andradite

Formula: 
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Drammen, Buskerud, Norway

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White
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