Description: Andradite Garnet var DemantoidAntetezambato, Ambanja Dist., Diana Region, Antsiranana Prov., Madagascar5.8x 5.6x 3.3 cmA beautiful specimen of green demantiod garnet from the northern tip of Madagascar. This one has several distinct, bright green crystals positioned front-and-center on their matrix. The story varies, but the most common one holds that the initial discovery was made by a couple fishermen who noticed some small green rocks in a tidal mangrove swamp sometime around 2009. Whatever the case, the find quickly led to thousands of people rushing to the swamp, hoping to strike it rich. Workings would have to be abandoned daily when the tide came in, only to resume once the water left again. Needless to say, the mangroves were ruined. Please note, the color will vary with light-- best in sunlight and light bulbs that mimic it, and progressively worse under fluorescent and incandescent lighting. This item ships from the USA ABOUT US: If you recognize some of these specimens, it is because we also run a website that has been online for over 20 years. Please note, some of our items ship from the USA, and some ship from Guilin, China. This information is contained in the item descriptions, as well as under the "Item Location" heading. Please feel free to send a message if you have any questions, and please view our other items!
Price: 600 USD
Location: Westmont, Illinois
End Time: 2025-01-12T10:59:03.000Z
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Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
