Excellent large zoned yellow crystals to 3 CM size are clustered in a hemispheric arrangement on a thin matrix. Good clarity with gemmy areas and selective frosting on some faces. In excellent condition despite the age and delicacy of this specimen. A very pretty classic specimen, and far better in person.
Garnet (Andradite -Topazolite)
stock #AC-095
Montaju Mine, Traversella, Turin
Piedmont,
Italy
5.4 x 3.3 CM (miniature)
price: $90
A bright and well-crystallized garnet plate with many translucent dark orange-yellow crystals up to .7 cm. covering the surface. In good condition overall but with some contacted and damaged crystals as seen in the photos.
From another classic locale this older miniature has well formed orthohombic crystals in an esthetic and oriented arrangement. These mines are long closed and have produced some of the best Sulpher ever found. This is a good example of the crystal form that made this location famous and is affordable compared to most.
