Andradite with Clinochlore
specimen number:
5003845
location:
Yellow Cat mine, New Idria, San Benito Co., California, USA
description:
The top of this matrix is mostly covered by glistening crystals of andradite measuring to 0.4 cm in size. This is in great condition. Classic material for this locality. Clinochlore is present as well. Collected in the late 1990s. This is the variety of species known as topazolite.
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