Andradite- Ex Carter Rich
stock #16.1-126
Nance Pegmatite mine, Moneta Forest, Bedford County
Virginia,
United States
3.2 x 3.6 x 2.5 CM (miniature)
price: $290
Spring 2020
A single crystal of Andradite Garnet from this little known Virginia locality. Ex Carter Rich specimen, it is rare to see any good pegmatite specimens from this area of Virginia. The crystal is about 70% complete, there is a contact area on one edge and backside but from the front side most faces are sharp and show good form. Cater had offered this specimen for sale in 2009 for 550.00 he considered it significant.
