Garnet Crystals on matrix - Height: 52 mm - Width: 29 mm- 35.8 g - (1)

Garnet crystals are well-known for their deep red hues, though they can occur in a range of colors. This specimen consists of garnet crystals on their matrix, meaning the crystals remain attached to their original rock, providing context to their natural formation. Garnets are nesosilicate minerals that form under metamorphic conditions and can be found worldwide. Their crystal habit is typically dodecahedral, giving them a distinctive geometric appearance appreciated by collectors. This specific garnet cluster measures 52 mm in height and 29 mm in width, weighing 35.8 grams, making it a compact and tangible example of garnet mineralization. Garnet has historically been valued as a gemstone, used in jewelry, and for industrial applications like abrasives. Specimens like this one are prized by mineral collectors for their natural beauty and crystal integrity.