511-1512-9ldgcirs ((ANDRADITE variety DEMANTOID with ASBESTOS)) $20 MINIMUM BID, Val Malenco, Lombardy, Italy, 15 x 4 x 3 cm, Cabinet, | |
Matrix is a bluish or greenish grey and not as light as shown. The Demantoid are olive green and the largest crystals on the edge of the specimen have damage to the crystal faces. Classic Italian specimen and good reference specimen of this usually pricey species. ex H Desinger collection. |