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Prase & Andradite

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Prase & Andradite

Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Sinerechenskoe, Kavalerovo, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russian Federation
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
6.1 × 5.6 × 4.2 cm
Description

This is an exceptional sample from this prominent classic locality - all this material is from old finds and there were no new discoveries since decades. This specimen stands out the crowd with fantastic quality - razor sharp termination of each tiny step, highest possible luster and a dramatic assemble. All crystals are in perfect condition, the contrast to andarite matrix is amazing and the visual impact is very aesthetic 360°.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Prase

Variety Of: 

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Hardness: 
7.0
Hardness: 
0.0

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