Demantoid; Múzquiz, Mexico; Cab; unique piece

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D1025179

 

 

 

Demantoid from Múzquiz, Mexico. Cabinet specimen as unique piece for mineral collectors.

 

Intensely green Demantoid from Múzquiz, Mexico, offered as an exceptional cabinet specimen. This variety of andradite garnet is renowned for its high dispersion and vivid fire, making it a prized rarity among collectors and lovers of visually striking minerals.

This specimen displays well-formed Demantoid crystals on a dark contrasting matrix, enhancing the brilliant green coloration that defines this mineral. Such color intensity is rarely seen outside the classic Russian localities, highlighting the uniqueness of this Mexican find.

Demantoid garnets from Múzquiz are only occasionally available on the market, making this piece particularly valuable for systematic collections and mineral displays. A strong choice for collectors seeking rare garnet varieties with excellent provenance and visual appeal.

 

This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.

Sizes   Description approx. Sizes in mm/cm approx. Sizes in INCH
Capsule Capsule 0.1–0.5 mm in a transparent hard capsule (approx. 1 cm) capsule contents 0.1–0.5 mm capsule contents 0.004–0.02 in
TN/mm Micromount (TN = Thumbnail) everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box of approx. 1 in approx. 0.5–2.5 cm max. 1 in
Min Miniature specimen will not fit a TN or MM box anymore approx. 2.5–5 cm approx. 0.2–1.0 in
Scab small cabinet specimen approx. one-third to half a hand size approx. 5–9 cm approx. 1.0–2.0 in
Cab cabinet specimen full hand size approx. 9–15 cm approx. 2.0–3.5 in
large Cab large cabinet specimen approx. two hand sizes approx. 15–30 cm approx. 3.5–6.0 in
very large Cab very large cabinet specimen everything larger, no upper limit    

 

Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.

Abbreviation Meaning
xl single crystal, possible with matrix
xls noticeable crystals
(xl) embedded or damaged
(xls) embeddet or damaged
MASS massive and/or amorphous pieces
TYP type locality of the original description
SWUV shortwave-UV-reaction
UV ultraviolet reaction
SC self-collected
U unique (single unique piece)

 

Usage Instructions

This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.

 

 

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shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) 0.500000

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