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MD-271591
Andradite (Var: Demantoid)
Antetezambato (Tetezambato), Ambanja District, Diana (Northern) Region, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar
Miniature, 4.4 x 2.7 cm
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Recently (2008-2009), there was a discovery of some of outstanding quality Demantoid Garnets in Madagascar. The quality and color of these crystals rivals pieces I have seen from Italy, Namibia or even Russia. This specimen hosts dozens of very sharp, rather lustrous, excellent quality, beautiful green colored, gemmy, modified dodecahedral and trapezohedral Demantoid crystals on a contrasting white matrix. The luster on these crystals is superb for Demantoid, and the largest crystal measures 4 mm, which is decent sized for the find. Please note that under halogen lights, the crystals appear a bit lighter in color, but under mercury bulbs, the color is very intense.