Natural History
Natural History
Antetezambato, Antsakoamanondro, Ambanja, Diana, Madagascar
Auction Closed
July 26, 08:15 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
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.