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Demantoid

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Demantoid

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Description
Locality: 
Tubussis Farm 22, Dâures, Erongo Region, Namibia
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
2.8 × 1.8 × 2.7 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.80cm
Description

Super sharp gemmy green crystal of andradite var demantoid beautifully exposed on matrix. The main crystal is so transparent you can clearly see the matrix underneath. Other smaller crystals are dotted around.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Demantoid

Variety Of: 

Andradite

Formula: 
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
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