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Kamar Saphet, Panjsher (Panjshir) Valley, Hessa-e-Say District, Panjshir (Panjsheer) Province, Afghanistan

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Andradite : Ca3Fe3+2[SiO4]3

Kamar Saphet, Panjsher (Panjshir) Valley, Hessa-e-Say District, Panjshir (Panjsheer) Province, Afghanistan

1.1 x 1.1 x 0.9 cm. This is a complete floater crystal of the very rare chrome-green andradite variety of garnet, from Afghanistan. These andradites are extremely sought-after by collector due to their rarity and deep green color. Under strong light, you can see that it is GEMMY in the interior! The faces are quite sharp, and the crystal shows ...
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