Gaudefroyite, Andradite
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An exceptional plate of gaudefroyite, a rare manganese mineral found at its best only in these Kalahari mines, perched on sparkling andradite garnet druse. Ex. Charlie Key.
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SpeciesAndradite, Gaudefroyite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.9 x 5.8 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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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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