Andradite (variety Demantoid) - image 1
Photo by Mia Dixon

Andradite (variety Demantoid)

Andradite (variety demantoid), 5.5 cm, from Antetezambato, Ambanja District, Diana Region, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar. Ex Gabriel Reisse collection; Mia Dixon photo.

Product details

SpeciesDemantoid, Andradite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityMadagascar, Atsinanana, Antetezambaro
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 160
Current owner
Carl Larson
Carl Larson
California
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Gabriel ReisseNot disclosed

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