Demantoid Garnet Floater Crystal, 21.8ct Large Old Stock Green Andradite, Baluchistan, Floater, Hematite Magnetite Inclusions, High Luster

VERY Rare Demantoid Garnet Crystal, 21.8ct Large Old Stock Green Andradite, Baluchistan Pakistan, Hematite Magnetite Inclusions, High Luster

Stunning specimen!! Very hard to find material, this is from an old collection from pre 2012. HUGE for a Demantoid floater, with great clarity and luster, passing light with an interesting effect!

Super cute spherical inclusions of Hematite and or Magnetite! I can't express enough how rare and magical this specimen is!!

'Demantoid is the green variety of andradite [Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3], an exceptionally rare and precious gemstone worldwide. In recent years, a small amount of gem-quality demantoid has been found in Pakistan.

The common dark opaque inclusions found in Pakistani demantoid consist of a combination of magnetite and hematite. Additionally, some samples of Pakistani demantoid display inclusions of calcite. This unique combination of inclusions differentiates Pakistani demantoid from demantoids sourced from other regions. It signifies that Pakistani demantoid has a distinctive geological origin resulting from the interplay of serpentinization and skarnization processes. This geological formation distinguishes it from demantoids solely hosted in serpentinite or skarn environments in other origins. The identification of these characteristics holds significant importance for accurately determining the origin of Pakistani demantoid.'

from "Inclusions and Spectral Characterization of Demantoid from Baluchistan, Pakistan"
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/14/1/84

Muslim Bagh, Baluchistan, Pakistan

21.8ct