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Almandine Garnets in Biotite Schist Matrix


Item: almm156_garnet-mineral-specimen
This natural garnet with matrix specimen weighs 0.3 lbs
Almandine Garnet in Matrix Dimensions: 2.4" x 1.8" x 1.3"
(60 x 46 x 34mm)
Mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $16.50
This natural specimen of almandine garnet in biotite schist matrix has several reddish-purple almandine garnets (also known as almandite) exposed on its surfaces. The garnets are translucent to semi-transparent.

Almandine Garnets in Biotite Schist


Item: almm157_garnet-mineral-specimen
This garnet in matrix specimen weighs 0.3 lbs
Almandine Garnet Specimen Dimensions: 2.2" x 1.5" x 1.4"
(57 x 39 x 35mm)
Mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $21.50
This natural almandine garnet mineral specimen has biotite schist matrix with reddish-purple almandine garnets (also known as almandite)exposed on its surfaces. Some of the garnets show partial terminations with rounded dodecahedral form that was modified due to their formation within a biotite mica schist host rock. The garnets are translucent to semi-transparent.

Almandine Garnets in Biotite-Sillimanite Schist


Item: almm146
0.6 lbs
2.9" x 2.5" x 1.7"
(74 x 64 x 43mm)
mined near Itabira, Brazil
Price: $24.50
This biotite schist matrix specimen has reddish-purple almandine garnet (also known as almandite). The garnets are translucent to semi-transparent.

Almandine Garnet with Biotite Schist


Item: almm158_garnet-mineral-specimen
This garnet with matrix specimen weighs 0.8 lbs
Almandine Garnet with Matrix Dimensions: 2.6" x 2.6" x 2.4"
(65 x 65 x 60mm)
This natural almandine garnet mineral specimen was mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $34.50
This natural mineral specimen has some biotite schist matrix attached to a large rich reddish-purple almandine garnet crystal (also known as almandite). The garnet is translucent to semi-transparent.

Almandine Garnet Mineral Specimen with Biotite Schist Matrix


Item: almm159_garnet-mineral-specimen
Garnet with matrix specimen weighing 0.8 lbs
This natural almandine garnet mineral specimen measures 3.2" x 2.6" x 1.8"
(81 x 65 x 45mm)
Mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $34.50
This 0.8 pound natural garnet mineral specimen is composed of about 90% reddish-purple almandine garnet (also known as almandite) with about 10% biotite mica schist matrix! The garnet is a portion of a single very large garnet crystal. It is translucent to semi-transparent.

Almandine Garnets in Biotite Schist


Item: almm160_garnet-mineral-specimen
Garnet in matrix specimen weighing 0.9 lbs
This natural almandine garnet mineral specimen measures 3.2" x 2.6" x 2.1"
(81 x 65 x 54mm)
Mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $38.50
This biotite schist matrix specimen has several large reddish-purple almandine garnet crystals (also known as almandite) exposed on its surfaces. Some of the garnets show partial terminations with rounded dodecahedral form which was modified due to their formation within a biotite mica schist host rock. The garnets are translucent to semi-transparent.

Almandine Garnet in Schist Matrix


Item: almm161_garnet-mineral-specimen
Natural garnet in matrix mineral specimen weighing 1.9 lbs
This almandine garnet mineral specimen measures 4.5" x 4.0" x 2.8"
(114 x 102 x 72mm)
Mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $54.50
This natural sillimanite-biotite schist matrix specimen has reddish-purple almandine garnet (also known as almandite). The chatoyant sillimanite has long blade-like form, and there is a small amount of cordierite (iolite). The garnet is translucent to semi-transparent. There is a large garnet exposed on the back side as well.

Large Almandine Garnet with Biotite Schist


Item: almm162_garnet-mineral-specimen
Natural garnet in matrix mineral specimen weighing 2.1 lbs
This almandine garnet mineral specimen measures 4.0" x 3.6" x 2.7"
(101 x 91 x 68mm)
Mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $64.50
This biotite schist matrix specimen has a single large almandine garnet (also known as almandite). This garnte weighs over one pound and measures over 3 inches across with rich reddish-purple natural color. The garnet is translucent to semi-transparent.

Almandine Garnets in Biotite-Sillimanite Schist


Item: almm152
4.0 lbs
5.6" x 4.7" x 3.5"
(142 x 119 x 90mm)
mined near Itabira, Brazil
Price: $74.50
This decorator specimen of sillimanite-biotite schist matrix has reddish-purple almandine garnet (also known as almandite) with a small amount of blue iolite as well. The matrix is predominantly chatoyant sillimanite with long blade-like form.

Almandine Garnets in Biotite-Sillimanite Schist


Item: almm153
5.0 lbs
7.5" x 6.1" x 3.1"
(190 x 154 x 78mm)
mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $92.50
This decorator specimen of sillimanite-biotite schist matrix has reddish-purple almandine garnet (also known as almandite). The chatoyant sillimanite has long blade-like form.

Almandine Garnets in Biotite-Sillimanite Schist


Item: almm163_garnet-mineral-specimen
Natural garnet in matrix mineral specimen weighing 6.6 lbs
This almandine garnet mineral specimen measures 6.1" x 5.8" x 3.9"
(156 x 147 x 98mm)
Mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $112.50
This large size decorator mineral specimen has a matrix composed of black biotite mica intergrown with long blade-like chatoyant sillimanite and a small amount of cordierite (iolite). There are several large reddish-purple almandine garnets (also known as almandite) exposed on its surfaces, each garnet measures from 1.5 to 2 inches across! The garnet crystals are fractured and they are translucent to semi-transparent.

Almandine Garnets in Biotite-Sillimanite Schist


Item: almm154_garnet-mineral-specimen
Natural garnet in matrix mineral specimen weighing 7.9 lbs
This almandine garnet mineral specimen measures 8.0" x 5.5" x 4.9"
(203 x 139 x 124mm)
Mined at Itabira, Brazil
Price: $118.50
This large size decorator specimen of sillimanite-biotite schist matrix has several reddish-purple almandine garnets (also known as almandite) each one measuring about 1.5 inches across. The chatoyant sillimanite has long blade-like form.

Garnet in Biotite-Sillimanite Schist, 43.9 pounds


Item: almm155_garnet-mineral-specimen
Natural garnet in matrix mineral specimen weighing 49.9 lbs!
This almandine garnet mineral specimen measures 14" x 11" x 6"
Mined near Itabira, Brazil
Price: $598.80
This large size decorator mineral specimen has a matrix composed of black biotite mica intergrown with long blade-like chatoyant sillimanite. There are several large reddish-purple almandine garnets (also known as almandite) exposed on its surfaces, each garnet measures from 2 inches to 3 inches across! The garnets are fractured and they are translucent to semi-transparent. There is about 30% chatoyant sillimanite intergrown with the biotite mica matrix, and there also is a small amount of blue iolite as well. The photo at left was taken under daylight, see also a back-view photo of this large almandine garnet decorator mineral specimen.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 1.3 inch

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Item: alms141
1.3" diameter
polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in India
Price: $51.95
This 1.3 inch diameter almandine garnet sphere (also known as almandite garnet) was hand-ground and polished from a natural garnet crystal that was mined in India. It has rich dark reddish-purple natural color. There are some faint "4 ray star" patterns reflected on its surface when viewed with a bright light source. The bright "specks" on the sphere's surface in the photo at left are actually beautiful reflections or "spangles" of sparkly reddish-purple color from within the garnet.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 1.6 inch

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Item: alms150
Genuine almandine garnet sphere measures 1.6" diameter
polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in India
Price: $78.50
This 1.6 inch diameter almandine garnet sphere (also known as almandite garnet) was hand-ground and polished from a natural garnet crystal that was mined in India. It has rich dark reddish-purple natural color. The bright "specks" on the sphere's surface in the photo at left are actually beautiful reflections or "spangles" of sparkly reddish-purple color from within the garnet. There are some faint "4 ray star" patterns reflected on its surface when viewed with a bright light source.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 2 inch

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Item: alms143
2" diameter
polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in India
Price: $118.95
This 2 inch diameter almandine garnet sphere (also known as almandite garnet) was hand-ground and polished from a natural garnet crystal that was mined in India. It has rich dark reddish-purple natural color, with some faint "4 ray star" patterns reflected on its surface when viewed with a bright light source. The bright "specks" on the sphere's surface in the photo at left are actually beautiful reflections or "spangles" of sparkly reddish-purple color from within the garnet.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 2.7 inch


Item: alms129
1.37 Lbs
Genuine almandine garnet sphere measures 2.7" diameter (68mm)
polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in Russia
Price: $192.50
This 2.7 inch diameter sphere of almandine garnet (also known as almandite) was ground and polished from a single garnet crystal that was mined in Russia. This rare size natural Russian garnet sphere has a very good finish, and there is some black biotite mica within the garnet matrix.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 2.5 inch

This unique item is sold.
Item: alms144
This genuine almandine garnet sphere measures 2.5" diameter
polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in India
Price: $214.50
This 2.5 inch diameter almandine garnet sphere (also known as almandite garnet) was hand-ground and polished from a natural garnet crystal that was mined in India. It has rich dark reddish-purple natural color. The bright "specks" on the sphere's surface in the photo at left are actually beautiful reflections or "spangles" of sparkly reddish-purple color from within the garnet. There are some faint "4 ray star" patterns reflected on its surface when viewed with a bright light source.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 2.7 inch

This unique item is sold.
Item: alms145
2.7" diameter
polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in India
Price: $261.50
This 2.7 inch diameter almandine garnet sphere (also known as almandite garnet) was hand-ground and polished from a natural garnet crystal that was mined in India. It has rich dark reddish-purple natural color. The bright "specks" on the sphere's surface in the photo at left are actually beautiful reflections or "spangles" of sparkly reddish-purple color from within the garnet. There are some faint "4 ray star" patterns reflected on its surface when viewed with a bright light source.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 2.75 inch


Item: alms146
Genuine almandine garnet sphere measures 2.75" diameter
polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in India
Price: $284.50
This 2.75 inch diameter almandine garnet sphere (also known as almandite garnet) was hand-ground and polished from a natural garnet crystal that was mined in India. It has rich dark reddish-purple natural color with some faint "4 ray star" patterns reflected on its surface when viewed with a bright light source. The bright "specks" on the sphere's surface in the photo at left are actually beautiful reflections or "spangles" of sparkly reddish-purple color from within the garnet.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 3 inch


Item: alms147
This genuine almandine garnet sphere measures 3" diameter
polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in India
Price: $362.25
This 3 inch diameter almandine garnet sphere (also known as almandite garnet) was hand-ground and polished from a natural garnet crystal that was mined in India. It has rich dark reddish-purple natural color. The bright "specks" on the sphere's surface in the photo at left are actually beautiful reflections or "spangles" of sparkly reddish-purple color from within the garnet. There are some faint "4 ray star" patterns reflected on its surface when viewed with a bright light source.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 3.25 inch

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Item: alms148
This genuine almandine garnet sphere measures 3.25" diameter
polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in India
Price: $482.55
This 3.25 inch diameter almandine garnet sphere (also known as almandite garnet) was hand-ground and polished from a natural garnet crystal that was mined in India. It has rich dark reddish-purple natural color. There are some faint "4 ray star" patterns reflected on its surface when viewed with a bright light source. The bright "specks" on the sphere's surface in the photo at left are actually beautiful reflections or "spangles" of sparkly reddish-purple color from within the garnet.

Almandine Garnet Sphere, 3.9 inch


Item: alms149
This large garnet sphere weighs 4.4 pounds
Genuine almandine garnet sphere measures 3.9" diameter
Polished from a natural garnet crystal mined in India
Price: $791.25
This rare size 3.9 inch diameter almandine garnet sphere (also known as almandite garnet) was hand-ground and polished from a huge natural garnet crystal that was mined in India. It has rich dark reddish-purple natural color, with some faint "4 ray star" patterns reflected on its surface when viewed with a bright light source. The bright "specks" on the sphere's surface in the photo at left are actually beautiful reflections or "spangles" of sparkly reddish-purple color from within the garnet.

Trillion Cut Natural Red Garnet Earrings in 14k Gold

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Item: mozj122_red-garnet-earrings
Deep red garnet earrings with 3.94 carats total gemstone weight
These natural red garnet earrings are set with 7mm trillion cut gems
Faceted from natural Mozambique garnet crystals
Price: $198.25 (for the pair)
These natural color red garnet stud earrings are set in solid 14k yellow gold with superior quality 7mm trillion cut Mozambique garnet gemstones with dark red color (100% natural color; unheated and untreated). These superiror grade Mozambique red garnet gemstones face up clean, and they were very well faceted.

Large Red Garnet Earrings in 14k Gold


Item: mozj117_red-garnet-earrings
The gems in this pair of natural red garnet earrings weigh 9.0 carats total weight
These large red garnet earrings are set with11x9mm checkerboard top ovals
Faceted from natural Mozambique garnet crystals
Price: $392.25 (for the pair)
These natural red garnet stud earrings are set in solid 14k yellow gold with fine quality 11x9mm checkerboard oval cut Mozambique garnet gemstones with very rich dark red color (100% natural color; unheated and untreated). These beautiful Mozambique red garnet gemstones are eye clean, and they were very well faceted. Each of the gems in these natural red garnet earrings weigh 4.5 carats (9.0 carats total weight).

Mozambique Red Garnet Earrings in White Gold

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Item: mozj102_red-garnet-earrings
Natural red garnet earrings with gems weighing 4.90 carats total weight
8mm round checkerboard cut red garnet stud earrings
Faceted from natural Mozambique garnet crystals
Price: $231.25 (for the pair)
These are solid 14k white gold stud earrings, set with very beautiful 8mm round checkerboard Mozambique garnet gemstones with rich dark red color (100% natural color; unheated and untreated). These fine quality deep red garnet earrings are totally clean under close inspection (GIA: Type I, VVS), and they were exceptionally well faceted.

Trillion Cut Red Garnet Earrings in 14k White Gold


Item: mozj112_red-garnet-earrings
Natural red garnet earrings with gems weighing 4.80 carats total weight
8mm trillion cut red garnet stud earrings
Faceted from natural Mozambique garnet crystals
Price: $231.25 (for the pair)
This pair of solid 14k white gold stud earrings is set with lovely 8mm trillion cut Mozambique garnet gemstones with very rich dark red color (100% natural color; unheated and untreated). These fine quality Mozambique garnet gemstones are eye clean (GIA: Type I, VS), and they were very well faceted. Each of the fine gems in the natural red garnet earrings weigh 2.4 carats (4.8 carats total weight).

9mm Mozambique Red Garnet Earrings in 14k Gold


Item: mozj120_red-garnet-earrings
Natural red garnet earrings with 7.20 carats total gemstone weight
These genuine red garnet stud earrings are set with 9mm checkerboard rounds
Faceted from natural Mozambique garnet crystals
Price: $346.25 (for the pair)
This pair of solid 14k yellow gold stud earrings is set with 9mm checkerboard round cut Mozambique garnet gemstones with very rich dark red color (100% natural color; unheated and untreated). These superior quality Mozambique garnet gemstones were very well faceted and they weigh 3.6 carats each (7.2 carats total weight), and they are totally clean under close inspection (GIA: Type I, VVS).

Mozambique Red Garnet Earrings, 5.4 carats T.W.


Item: mozj107_red-garnet-earrings
Natural red garnet earrings with 5.40 carats total gemstone weight
9x7mm checkerboard cushion cut red garnet stud earrings
Faceted from natural Mozambique garnet crystals
Price: $261.25 (for the pair)
This pair of solid 14k white gold stud earrings is set with beautiful 9x7mm checkerboard cushion cut Mozambique garnet gemstones with very rich dark red color (100% natural color; unheated and untreated). The fine quality gems in these beautiful red garnet earrings were very well faceted and they weigh 2.7 carats each (5.4 carats total weight), and they are totally clean under close inspection (GIA: Type I, VVS).

8mm Round Mozambique Garnet 14k Earrings


Item: mozj108_red-garnet-earrings
Natural red garnet earrings with 4.9 carats total gemstone weight
8mm diameter round cut red garnet stud earrings
Faceted from natural Mozambique garnet crystals
Price: $231.25 (for the pair)
This pair of solid 14k white gold stud earrings is set with lovely 8mm round faceted Mozambique garnet gemstones with very rich dark red color under incandescent light as shown at left (100% natural color; they are unheated and untreated). These superior quality Mozambique garnet gemstones are eye clean (GIA: Type I, VS), and they were very well faceted. They weigh 2.45 carats each (4.9 carats total weight).


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