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Andradite

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Andradite

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Description
Locality: 
Diakon Commune, Cercle de Bafoulabé, Kayes Region, Mali
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.1 × 2.6 × 2.4 cm
Description

Several intense coloured and super lustrous crystals of andradite from Mali which are perfectly set on matrix. Some of them have little crystals growing at the faces of the main crystals which gives a fantastic appearence. The matrix consists of greenish crystalised muscovite which gives a great aesthetics to the specimen.

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