MGR08 Andradite var. Demantoid

Antetezambato, Ambanja Dist., Diana Region, Antsiranana Prov., Northern Madagascar

10.0x 6.8x 3.6 cm

$1350

A cabinet specimen of demantoid garnets on matrix.  Interestingly enough, the matrix is actually composed of garnet, not sedimentary rock, as was originally thought.

As with all of these, the color is best in sunlight.  In incandescent light, the green tends to look somewhat dull.

By now most people know this, but the locality for these specimens is situated in a mangrove swamp which gets flooded by the tide every day. 

For the size, I think the price is quite reasonable given what people have been asking for these....