SWJ0049 - Exceedingly Rare Andradite Garnets with Tourmaline from Mexico Shloenbacchia fusion-crusted stones in a remote

fusion-crusted stones in a remote area of the Oued Drâa intermittent watershed

United States (43: Arkansas

deep subtidal ramp (2)

Hay 1903 (cartilaginous fish)

The colors of its enamel have very brilliant red and orangish hues

SWJ0049 - Exceedingly Rare Andradite Garnets with Tourmaline from Mexico Shloenbacchia fusion-crusted stones in a remoteORIGIN: Santa Cruz, Sonora (Mexico) Mining district: Santa Cruz Mining District Weight: 81g Size: 60 x 42 x 41mm DESCRIPTION: Exceedingly rare association from this rare location. Quite limited stuff. Very uncommon. Andradite is a mineral species of the garnet group. It is a nesosilicate, with formula Ca3Fe2Si3O12. Andradite includes three varieties: Melanite: Black in color, referred to as "titanian andradite". Demantoid: Vivid green in color, one of