Rare! Russian Melanite Andradite Garnet Cab 4.82 ct

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Gem ID#: 9477

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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