Andradite Garnet (Specimen #700102)

Mineral(s):  Andradite Garnet (var. Melanite)

Location: Djouga Diggings, Bendoukou, Kayes Region, Mali

Size:  70 x 50 x 15 mm

Description:  An attractive plate of lustrous, deep brownish black dodecahedral melanite crystals to 10mm. The crystals are interlocking and tightly packed, completely covering of the matrix. The reverse side also displays brilliant, shiny micro crystals.