Bor Pit (Boron Pit), Dal'negorsk B deposit, Dal'negorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Far-Eastern Region, Russia

5.7 x 5.1 x 4.2 cm
2.2 x 2 x 1.7 in

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A hemisphere composed of olive green colored Andradite the surface of which exhibits well formed crystals. A little less than half of the specimen is covered with a thin layer of off white colored, low temperature Quartz. The Andradite crystals have a good, glossy luster. The surface of the low temperature Quartz has many indentations and has the appearance that ithese may be casts. The matrix of the specimen is composed entirely of massive Andradite.

Condition: Excellent

Flaws: Nothing Appreciable

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Russia | Garnets | Quartz | Minerals Priced Between 200 and 299 Dollars