Andradite crystals (variety topazolite) with the dominant crystal forms of the rhombohedron, with accessory cube and trapezohedron faces. Translucent, with a bright luster and very uniform honey-yellow color. On a rock matrix, with small spheroidal aggregates of Clinochlore of a very deep green color, almost black. An American classic.
Yellow Cat Mine, New Idria, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito County, California USA (11/1998)
Specimen size: 4.6 × 3.2 × 2.2 cm = 1.81” × 1.26” × 0.87”
Price:
€85 / US$103 / JPY10860 / AUD$130 |