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Garnet Crystal on matrix - Height: 50 mm - Width: 32 mm- 70 g - (1)
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Garnet Crystal on matrix - Height: 50 mm - Width: 32 mm- 70 g - (1)

Garnet var. andaradite cluster from the 01/2019 find in the middle of Sahara desert in Tchibarakaten, Niger . This self-standing matrix specimen shows nice composition and high luster but shows no iridescent aka rainbow effect like other finds from the same place. Weight : 70 gr, 50*32*26 mm Ethically sourced from small scale mining operations gathering no more than 7 persons on the site, operations took place from 01/2019 to 06/2021 and are now over due to scarcity of rainbow effects Check locality details in mindat : https://www.mindat.org/loc-308236.html Shipped by La Pierrerie de l'Aïr, from Belgium Tracking and insurance included in shipping costs

No. 92996043

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Garnet Crystal on matrix - Height: 50 mm - Width: 32 mm- 70 g - (1)

Garnet Crystal on matrix - Height: 50 mm - Width: 32 mm- 70 g - (1)

Garnet var. andaradite cluster from the 01/2019 find in the middle of Sahara desert in Tchibarakaten, Niger .
This self-standing matrix specimen shows nice composition and high luster but shows no iridescent aka rainbow effect like other finds from the same place.
Weight : 70 gr, 50*32*26 mm
Ethically sourced from small scale mining operations gathering no more than 7 persons on the site, operations took place from 01/2019 to 06/2021 and are now over due to scarcity of rainbow effects

Check locality details in mindat : https://www.mindat.org/loc-308236.html

Shipped by La Pierrerie de l'Aïr, from Belgium
Tracking and insurance included in shipping costs

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