Large Andesine, 7.08 Cts., Andesine, Cushion, Natural Andesine, Andesine Cushion , Cushion Shape, Faceted Andesine, Brazilian Andesine

Gem Type : Andesine

Total Carat Weight : 7.08 Cts.

Shape : Cushion Faceted

Size ( in mm ) : 14.2 x12 x 7.7

Origin : Brazil

About : Andesine feldspar is composed of 50-70% albite and 30-50% anorthite.Andesine was first described in 1841 for an occurrence in the Marmato mine, Colombia. It is named after the Andes mountains of South America.Andesine is found in a range of colours, from red, honey-red to orange, yellow, champagne and green. Their occurrence is widespread throughout the world, in a great variety of rock types and environments, but in most cases transparent crystals are rare.