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Andradite

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Andradite

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Description
Locality: 
Namibe Desert, Namibe Province, Angola (Republic)
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.5 × 4.2 × 2.5 cm
Description

This specimen has a quite interesting origin. It was collected by chance during a geologicla prospection at a remote place. Beside that the colors of the high lustrous Andratie is from yellow green to red. Fascinating and unique Garnet specimen. The crystals are gemmy and sharp edged. It is difficult to make a photo that shows the quality so...

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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
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