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Andradite

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Andradite

Floater

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Description
Locality: 
Diakon Commune, Cercle de Bafoulabé, Kayes Region, Mali
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
7.1 × 5.1 × 4.9 cm
Description

Floating cluster of sharp defined andradite crystals from Mali. They reach a size of 30 mm across and have lustrous faces all over.

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