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Andradite

Gem Crystal

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Description
Locality: 
NChwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 4 × 2 cm
Largest Crystal: 
1.30cm
Description

A very fine specimen of andradite garnets that came out from N'Chwaning II Mine. Good colour and a nice sized specimen,,,

Weight: 43gr

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