Andradite Garnet (var. Melanite) (Specimen #700128)

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

Location:   Djouga Diggings, Bendoukou, Kayes Region, Mali 

Size:   65 x 65 x 50mm

Description:   A large single floater dodecahedron of deep brownish black Melanite Garnet. This example has intense weathering patterns on two sides of the crystal that exhibit residual growth rings. Very intriguing and different from the norm.