Andradite from Shijiangshan Mine, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia, China - image 1
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Andradite from Shijiangshan Mine, Hexigten Banner, Inner Mongolia, China

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Bladed crystals of roweite in clusters to 2.4 cm in size across the front of this matrix with olshanskyite, andradite, and calcite. In good condition, this is excellent for this rare species. Collected in 2017.

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SpeciesAndraditeCalciteRoweiteOlshanskyite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityChina, Inner Mongolia, Shijiangshan Mine
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Dec 2024
Price paid
$500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Shijiangshan Mine
A collector's guide to Shijiangshan Mine, China: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 55 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.