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Andradite Magnetite & Epidote
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Andradite Magnetite & Epidote

Marki Khel, Afghanistan
Large Miniature - 6,7 × 4,3 × 3,1 cm
SKU: V2-2303
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Buy Now 🧪 Andradite - Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃ 🔷 Cubic 📚 Silicate - Mohs 6.5-7 👁 73 views
Epidote - Ca₂FeAl₂(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH) Garnet - X3Y2(SiO4)3 Magnetite - FeFe₂O₄
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Price 120,00 €
This is a direct purchase item, not an auction. Once sold, it is no longer available.
Shipping weight0,4 kg
Ships fromGreece
ZoneDomestic
Shipping5,00 €
GreekRocks • Trusted Seller
📦 Ships from Greece
🏆 110 items sold
Description

Sharp, highly lustrous, dark brown, dodecahedral crystal of andradite on a matrix, associated with magnetite, gemmy epidote and biotite. Beautiful piece!

Additional Information
Shipping Weight 0,4 kg
Dimensions 6,7 × 4,3 × 3,1 cm
Locality Marki Khel, Afghanistan
Mineral Data
Primary mineral
Andradite - Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃
Detected minerals
Andradite - Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃, Epidote - Ca₂FeAl₂(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH), Garnet - X3Y2(SiO4)3, Magnetite - FeFe₂O₄
Crystal system
Cubic
Family / hardness
Silicate - Mohs 6.5-7
Detected formulae
Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3, FeFe2O4, Ca2FeAl2(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)
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Shipping Policy

  • Shipping Carrier: Greek Post Office (ELTA) *For USA only, it is DHL express
    Processing Time: 1–3 business days after payment is completed
    Tracking Number Provided: Yes
    Shipping Weight & Zones (in Euros): 

    Shipping Rates (EUR)

    Domestic

    • 0–0.5 kg: €5

    • 0.5–1 kg: €6

    • 1–2 kg: €8

    • +1 kg: €1

    Europe

    • 0–0.5 kg: €25

    • 0.5–1 kg: €25

    • 1–2 kg: €35

    • +1 kg: €8

    USA *Please Note: We always try to find cheaper ways to ship to the US. Currently, we found a cheaper way to use DHL (yes, it is much more expensive directly through DHL, we use other companies that use DHL) - Shipping Costs Update March 1st, 2026

    • 0–0.5 kg: €90

    • 0.5–1 kg: €110

    • 1–2 kg: €150

    • +1 kg: €50

    UK

    • 0–0.5 kg: €25

    • 0.5–1 kg: €25

    • 1–2 kg: €35

    • +1 kg: €8

    Rest of the World

    • 0–0.5 kg: €35

    • 0.5–1 kg: €35

    • 1–2 kg: €45

    • +1 kg: €10

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  1. The item arrived damaged due to insufficient packing.
  2. The item does not match the photos, description, or stated dimensions.

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  1. The item arrived damaged due to insufficient packing.
  2. The item does not match the photos, description, or stated dimensions.
  3. The package is lost or not delivered after 60 days.

Refunds are issued using the original payment method whenever possible.

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