MDA2 Demantoid Garnet
Ambanja Dist., Diana Region, Antsiranana Prov., Madagascar
6.2x 4.2x 2.3 cmÂ
$485
A beautiful specimen from a new find made within the last couple months. This small cabinet has numerous bright green demantoid garnets, many of which are quite gemmy.
I am told that these specimens were recovered from a mangrove swamp near the northern tip of the island, following an initial discovery of loose crystals in the water by a fisherman.
There was not too much of this material available, and I selected the best of what could be found.
These demantiods are at their brightest in natural sunlight.