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MADGARN-13
Andradite Var. Topazolite Garnet
Antetezambato, Ambanja District, Diana Region, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
Miniature, 4.6 x 4.1 x 2.9 cm
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A superior example by any standard of the topazolite variety of garnet: Highlighted by a large, robust 2 cm crystal, these glassy and gemmy, cognac-colored andradite var. topazolite crystals sit on a matrix of metsomatized (metamorphosed from limestone) garnet. An elegant and superb specimen with a dominating main crystal atop, this is an important example of the species.