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

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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

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

Details

Number of items
1
Main Mineral
Garnet
Mineral Form
Crystal on matrix
Supplement
on matrix
Weight
70 g
Origin (Region/ City)
TCHIBARAKATEN, AGADEZ REGION, NIGER
Country of Origin
Niger
Height
50 mm
Width
32 mm
Depth
26 mm
BelgiumVerified
168
Objects sold
100%
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