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Andradite

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Description
Locality: 
Kara Mine, Hampshire District, Burnie City, Tasmania, Australia
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3 × 3 × 1.7 cm
Description

A well crystallised specimen of andradite from this interesting mine in current production. These are amongst the largest crystals I have seen from here so far.

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
Gondwana Minerals