MDA2 Demantoid Garnet 

Ambanja Dist., Diana Region, Antsiranana Prov., Madagascar

6.2x 4.2x 2.3 cm             New Find!

$485

A beautiful specimen from a new find made within the last couple months.  This small cabinet has numerous bright green demantoid garnets, many of which are quite gemmy. 

I am told that these specimens were recovered from a mangrove swamp near the northern tip of the island, following an initial discovery of loose crystals in the water by a fisherman.  

There was not too much of this material available, and I selected the best of what could be found.    

These demantiods are at their brightest in natural sunlight.