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Demantoid Garnet

Antetezambato, Antsakoamanondro, Ambanja, Diana, Madagascar

Auction Closed

July 26, 08:15 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

Lot Details

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Demantoid Garnet

Antetezambato, Antsakoamanondro, Ambanja, Diana, Madagascar


6.38 x 8.94 x 3.14 cm (2½ x 3½ x 1¼ in). With custom acrylic base.

Clusters of demantoid garnet crystals grace the display face of this specimen from Madagascar. The bright Castelvetrano olive-green crystals are translucent to gemmy, exhibiting a glassy luster that shows off their myriad diamond-shaped faces to maximum effect.