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Hausmannite Andradite Garnet 198g IF8

Hausmannite Andradite Garnet 198g IF8

$40.00 USD
$40.00 USD
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Hausmannite & Andradite Garnet 
N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field, Northern Cape, South Africa
80 mm x 62 mm x 31 mm, 198 grams

A lovely specimen of brown to red toned Andradite Garnets encrusted on a manganese-rich matrix. Little 'houses' of Hausmannite have developed on the Andradite Garnet crystals.
-Paula
The Geological Approach: 
  • Sub-metallic, opaque, steel-grey, tetragonal Hausmannite crystals.
  • Red, opaque, Andradite Garnet has developed all over the matrix.
  • Hausmannite has developed on the Andradite Garnet.
  • Opaque, matte, tan-brown drusy on the surface of the specimen.

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  • In most cases, damage will be present from where the specimen was removed from it's parent material.
  • Sandy residue may be present.
  • Minor scattered chips to the crystal edges and faces may be present.
  • Any polished material will have minor surfaces scratches, natural fractures and vugs.
  • We use the International System of Units (SI), so please Convert your measurements.
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