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Andradite

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Locality: 
Tchibarakaten, Arlit, Agadez, Niger
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.4 × 2.1 × 1.4 cm
Description

From that remote location in the Republic of Niger come maybe the best rainbow garnets ever. The color is amazing since it shows beside the iridescent colors also a strong metallic luster. Unfortunately all pieces from there are damaged. There are two options for the future. Either no further pieces will be mined or , I hope, the damages will decline. Actually if you have not seen specimens from that location before you will be amazed by that color. 

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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
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