Andradite (var - Demantoid) Mexico Great quality all the way

Great quality all the way around with very little damage

and obtaining specimens is next to impossible because miners rarely bring out anything for sale

which are often intergrown or stacked with a "bead"-like appearance

which is a highly desirable quality in crystallized Copper specimens

Andradite (var - Demantoid) Mexico Great quality all the wayCertainly, the largest crystal of any piece from this lot resides on this specimen. It is well isolated with excellent dodecahedral form and despite how it may appear in the photos, it is not broken but rather has an interrupted growth. All of the crystals are good sized for the locality with a beautiful golden green hue. For luster, sharpness and gemminess, they are all above par. One of the smaller crystals is nearly water clear with great luster. A