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Andradite
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Lustrous crystals of andradite to 1.5 cm in size covering matrix. In great condition, very good example for this old European locality.
Ocna de Fier, located in the Cara--Severin County of western Romania, is one of the oldest and most historically significant mining districts in Eastern Europe, with iron and polymetallic extraction dating back to Roman antiquity and experiencing extensive commercial operations through the Austro-Hungarian period into the modern era. Geologically, the area is characterized by a classic skarn deposit where Cretaceous granodiorite and banatite intrusions invaded older Jurassic limestone and metamorphic sequences, creating intense contact metamorphism. Mineralogically, this complex geological setting fostered the formation of an exceptionally diverse array of over one hundred mineral species.
Product details
SpeciesAndradite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.5 x 6.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on08/13/2026
LocalityRomania, Caraş-Severin County, Ocna de Fier
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Sep 2026
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Weinrich Minerals | Not disclosed |
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vivid demantoid greens, topazolite yellows, and melanite blacks; sharp, fire-filled crystals with skarn associations and strong collecting value.Regional guide
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