Bementite, Andradite
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Extremely lustrous and sparkly, gemmy, deep wine-red andradite garnets richly covering the matrix, with accenting pale bementite. Specimens from the Manganese Fields of South Africa carry a special appeal for many collectors; this one came out of the collection of David Ellis.
Product details
SpeciesAndradite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 3.9 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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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