0795 Andradite, Mary Kathleen, Queensland

At least three separate episodes of andradite garnet deposition on this specimen. First of all, orange garnet, then green, and finally, much smaller olive-green to black crystals. An interesting paragenesis. Width of view 3.5mm and stack of 60 images for both photos.

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This view shows green garnets that appear to be partially melted.