USA132 - Andradite var. Topazolite on Clinochlore- Yellow Cat Mine, New Idria District, Diablo Range, San Benito Co., California, USA

A great cabinet specimen of yellowish topazolite crystals to 4 mm on dark green clinochlore. The topazolite is perfectly formed and transparent. The contrast between the two minerals is very eye-pleasing. From the November 1998 find. 15.4 x 11.4 x 2.7 cm.