Andradite Garnet (var. Melanite) (Specimen #700122)

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

Location:  Djouga Diggings, Bendoukou, Kayes Region, Mali 

Size:  50 x 50 x 50 mm

Description:   Two very lustrous deep brownish black dodecahedrons of melanite garnet with secondary micro crystals on exposed faces. Both have reverse side contact which show interesting crystal growth morphologies. Slight damage.