Handan, China

Dodecahedral Garnet — Handan, Hebei, China

SKU · YL1054
$76.00
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A single dodecahedral andradite garnet. Dodecahedral garnet with andradite garnet from Handan, Hebei, China, 1.5 × 1.5 × 1.5 cm.
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Mineral
Garnet
Locality
Handan, China
Dimensions
1.5 cm × 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm
Weight
5 g
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Specimen details

MineralGarnet
LocalityHandan, China
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaX3Y2(SiO4)3
Dimensions1.5 cm × 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm
Weight5 g
SpeciesGarnet

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About this specimen

Handan, Hebei, andradite garnet at 1.5 cm; a thumbnail single crystal, supplied in the perky box shown. One complete dodecahedral garnet crystal in dark chocolate brown, every face flat and sharp-edged, with a fine growth striation catching the light across the larger faces.

Chinese garnet localities in Fujian and Inner Mongolia produce crisp, lustrous dodecahedra on feldspar and quartz.

Andradite is the calcium-iron end of the garnet group; it grows as sharp dodecahedra and trapezohedra in skarns, usually honey-brown to black, and the green variety is called demantoid.

The skarn iron deposits around Handan in southern Hebei produce sharp andradite garnet dodecahedra, magnetite and calcite.

By size it is thumbnail, 1.5 × 1.5 × 1.5 cm (0.59 × 0.59 × 0.59 in). Otherwise the piece is sold exactly as photographed.

Specimens are photographed and catalogued one at a time before they reach this page.

  • Mineral: Garnet, Andradite Garnet
  • Locality: Handan, Hebei, China
  • Size: 1.5 × 1.5 × 1.5 cm / 0.59 × 0.59 × 0.59 in
  • Weight: Confirmed before shipping
  • SKU: YL1054

About Garnet

Garnet refers to a group of related silicate minerals sharing a common crystal structure but differing in composition. The group includes almandine, pyrope, spessartine, andradite, grossular, and uvarovite — each with distinct collector and gem properties.

Learn more about Garnet in our encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Garnet natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Dodecahedral Garnet — Handan, Hebei, China
Dodecahedral Garnet — Handan, Hebei, China
$76.00