Demantoid Garnets on Feldspar – NER 041

Measurements:  52 x 38 x 21 mm 

Description:  Small demantoid garnets sit on a feldspar matrix.

The specimen has a few contact marks.

Weight of Specimen:  62.0 g

Chemical Composition:  Ca₃Fe³₂⁺(SiO₄)₃ (garnets)
                                       KAlSi₃O₈ (feldspar)   

Hardness on Mohs Scale:  (garnets) 6.5-7
                                          (feldspar) 6 - 6.5

Location:  Erongo, Namibia.

Specimen Code:  NER 041