Alabandin Tanzania rare mineral
Alabandin Tanzania rare mineral
- Availability On stock
- Code KA1299
- Guarantee 24 months
Description
- type of stone: alabandin
- it is a rare manganese sulfide mineral
- it has a grey-black semi-metallic shiny color
- stone origin: Tanzania
- stone weight approx.: 15 - 25g
- stone size approx: 25 - 33mm x 20 - 26mm (length x width)
- the price shown is for 1 piece of alabandin
Alabandin is a rare mineral that is not as well known as some other minerals , but still has its own unique properties and attractiveness. It is a variant of andradite, which belongs to the group of minerals known as garnet. Alabandin got its name from the place of its discovery, which is the Alabandin region of Tanzania.
What makes alabandin so special is its color and optical properties. This mineral has an intense dark color that can have different shades. Alabandin is often used in jewelry and stone sculpting due to its beauty and unique optical properties. Although not as common as some other types of garnet, it is still prized for its rarity and uniqueness.