Green Andradite Garnet Cluster on Matrix, Guangxi, China
Size: 4.5 × 1.1 × 2.8 inches
Weight: 6.88 oz (195 grams)
This raw mineral specimen features a beautiful arrangement of lustrous green andradite garnet crystals scattered across a contrasting dark-brown matrix. Sourced from Hezhou, Guangxi, China, this 6.88 oz piece (4.5 × 1.1 × 2.8 inches) displays sharp, well-formed dodecahedral garnet crystals with a vibrant olive-green tone.
The garnets are naturally embedded in a porous, iron-rich host rock, offering superb visual contrast and texture. The crystals are gemmy and glassy in appearance, with several showing internal zoning and bright reflections under light. This specimen provides an excellent balance of matrix and exposed crystal faces, making it ideal for both display and collection.
Andradite is a member of the garnet group and is known for its brilliance and high dispersion. Chinese andradite of this clarity and size is relatively scarce, particularly in matrix-hosted clusters like this one. It is suitable for advanced collectors, educational exhibits, and decorative mineral displays.
Aesthetic and mineralogically valuable, this garnet cluster is a fine example of nature’s precision and color.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Garnet |
|---|---|
| Locality | China |
| Crystal system | Isometric |
| Dimensions | 11.4 cm × 2.8 cm × 7.1 cm |
| Weight | 195 g |
| Species | Garnet |
| Color | Green |
| Size | Cabinet (4–6 inches / 10–15 cm) |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
This exceptional Exquisite Green Andradite Garnet Cluster is a stunning natural specimen sourced from Guangxi Treasure. The cluster features multiple well-formed crystals displaying excellent natural formation that makes it a standout addition to any mineral collection.
Garnet (X₃Y₂(SiO₄)₃) crystallizes in the cubic (isometric) crystal system with a Mohs hardness of 6.5-7.5. This mineral is known for vitreous to resinous luster, no cleavage, conchoidal fracture, and a wide spectrum of colors. Specimens from Guangxi Treasure are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 6.88 oz (195.0 g) and measures approximately 4.5 × 1.1 × 2.8 inches, representing a exceptional example. Each specimen is carefully hand-selected to ensure excellent crystal development, natural aesthetics, and display-worthy presentation. Photographs represent the actual specimen you will receive.
Whether you are a seasoned mineral collector, a geology enthusiast, or searching for a distinctive natural display piece, this Garnet specimen offers exceptional quality and visual appeal. It makes an impressive addition to a specimen cabinet, educational display, or curated mineral collection — Garnet is a diverse mineral group valued as gemstones and abrasives, with varieties including almandine, pyrope, spessartine, grossular, and andradite.
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