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Andradite

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Andradite

Gem Crystal

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Description
Locality: 
Wessels Mine, Hotazel, Kalahari, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
3.8 × 2.6 × 0.9 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.30cm
Description

Andradite garnets from Wessels Mine. Nice crystal formation. The red is the reflection of light through the crystal. A very fine specimen...

Weight: 24 gr.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Andradite

Formula: 
Ca3Fe3+2(SiO4)3
Strunz: 
9.AD.25
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
6.5 - 7.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Drammen, Buskerud, Norway