Rare! Russian Melanite Andradite Garnet Cab 4.82 ct
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Price: 38.00
Origin: Ural Mountains Russia
Weight: 4.66 carats
Size: 9 mm
Clarity: Opaque
Cut: Square Checkerboard double sided cabochon
Color: Gloss Black
Treatment: None guaranteed natural color!
Note: Once used by Russian royalty in mourning and funeral jewelry, Melanite is the Titanium rich variety of Andradite Garnet. This family includes: Topazolite, Demantoid, and Melanite. A wonderful collectors item, polished Melanite Garnet gems are rarely available.
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