Minerals of the Clear Clear Management Area

Andradite

Andradite, like other garnets, forms rounded crystals with 12 rhombic or 24 trapezoidal faces or combinations of these and some other forms. This crystal habit is classic for the garnet minerals. Andradite is the calcium iron garnet.

Andradite (demantoid - green) Garnets

Found at: Garnet Prospect

Demantoid is one of the gem varieties andradite. Demantoid garnet is a rare and beautiful bright grass green sub-variety of andradite garnet.

Andradite (melanite - black) Garnets

Found at:

Gem Mine
Perovskite Peak
Perovskite Peak

A black, titanium-rich, variety of andradite garnet.

Andradite (topazolite - yellow) Garnets

Found at: Gem Mine

Yellow Cat Mine

A variety of andradite with the color and transparency of topaz. Transparent topazolite, the yellow variety of andradite.

Copyright ©, 2005 Three Rocks Research. Updated January 26, 2005