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Garnet Hill is a well known locality that has produced Epidote and Andradite specimens since the 1920s. The prize specimens are the large, well formed Epidote crystals and extremely rare psuedomorphs. The locality is also known for abundant Andradite of moderate quality. It is the different types of replacements of Quartz and Epidote after Andradite that collectors fail to notice, some with hollow casts in complete dodecahedral form. This batch focuses on such psuedomorphs and includes a variety of great examples. 2023-12-08 04:23:55 (PST): Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /mnt/vol-01b7ce02a4fa81bb8/data/mm/www.marinmineral.com/navbar.php:403): /mnt/vol-01b7ce02a4fa81bb8/data/mm/www.marinmineral.com/s_present.php: line 39
C126 - Epidote after Andradite $ 100 (=~ CAN$ 137) SOLD Garnet Hill Mine, Claveras Co., California thumbnail - 3 x 2.5 x 2 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Three smaller Epidote after Andradite crystals atop a larger Andradite crystal. Part of the surface of the smaller crystals has a remaining red veneer of Andradite. The backside is contacted which gives a 'window' to the interior of the crystals and shows alternating bands of Epidote and Andradite. An excellent example of this replacement.
C127 - Epidote after Andradite Garnet Hill Mine, Claveras Co., California miniature - 4.3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() Sharp, deep green 2.5cm Epidote after Andradite crystal on matrix of Epidote and Andradite with smaller psudomorphs present. Good quality specimen of this rare replacement.
C128 - Epidote, Quartz after Andradite $ 250 (=~ CAN$ 343) SOLD Garnet Hill Mine, Claveras Co., California cabinet - 11 x 9 x 5.5 cm ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Large specimen composed of approximately 5mm-10mm thick 'shells' of large Andradite crystals, cast-like in form. The interiors (backside of specimen) have psuedomorphed to Epidote and Quartz with much of the Quartz elongating out into crystals and partial crystals. Large, unusual, and interesting example. ©2010-2018 Marin Mineral |