Demantoid (Andradite)
Demantoid (Andradite)
Demantoid (Andradite)

Demantoid (Andradite)

€360,00

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SKU: B051
Antetezambato, Ambanja District, Diana Region, Madagascar
Very attractive specimen with demantoid crystals of perfect green color and excellent luster.
9.7 x 6.4 x 4.2 cm
203.2 g

Demantoid and Topazolite belong to the Garnet Supergroup, specifically to Andradite, and are thus an iron/calcium silicate with a cubic crystal structure. The green to olive-green crystals of Demantoid get their color from traces of chromium, while iron is responsible for the brown or yellow color of Topazolite. Mixed crystals exist in between. Andradites have a medium hardness (Mohs 6-7.5).