TC85TV: 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: 3.7 × 3.1 × 1.4 cm = 1.46” × 1.22” × 0.55”

Main crystal size: 0.2 × 0.2 cm = 0.08” × 0.08”