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TC100TM: Andradite crystals (variety topazolite) with the dominant crystal forms of the rhombohedron, with accessory cube and trapezohedron faces. Translucent, with a bright luster and very uniform honey-yellow color. On a rock matrix, with small spheroidal aggregates of Clinochlore of a very deep green color, almost black. An American classic.
Yellow Cat Mine, New Idria, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito County, California USA (11/1998)
Specimen size: 6.4 × 3.3 × 2 cm = 2.52” × 1.30” × 0.79”
Main crystal size: 0.3 × 0.2 cm = 0.12” × 0.08”
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