Demantoid Garnet Cluster – NER 068

Measurements:  32 x 25 x 20 mm 

Description:  A small cluster of demantoid garnets with bits of feldspar among them.

The specimen has a few contact marks.

Weight of Specimen:  25.2 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 068