530 results found for “garnet*”

A matrix of white Albite with Schorl Tourmaline and Muscovite hosting an unusually large, complete, lustrous deep wine-red trapezohedral Garnet crystal nicely centered on the matrix. The focal Garnet is whole with clean and smooth faces. A striking piece with great color, crystal formation,...

A sparkling specimen of deep-orange Spessartine Garnet crystals populating the Microcline matrix. The crystals are lustrous, transparent, perfectly formed and colorful. A great piece in excellent condition. Location: Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhanghou Prefecture, Fujian, China Size: 6.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 cm

This piece features numerous translucent raspberry-pink dodecahedral Grossular Garnet crystals on matrix. The Grossular Garnets are well formed and contrast nicely with the matrix. In excellent condition. Location: El Carrizo, Sierra de Cruces, Coahuila, Mexico Size: 11.5 x 7 x 10 cm

A large cluster of yellow, transparent to highly translucent, lustrous Andradite Garnet var. Topazolite crystals on matrix. The color, luster, balance and crystal formation are superb! A fantastic piece in excellent condition. Not just Amethyst comes out of Veracruz . . . Location: Cerro do...

This piece features transparent to translucent, pristine smoky Quartz crystals with their sides and matrix overgrown with sharp, transparent, lustrous deep-orange Spessartine Garnet crystals. The large, prominently centered Smoky Quartz crystal is outstanding and really brings attention to the piece. The contrast, symmetry, luster...

Garnets are found in metamorphic rocks, and this particular piece hosts a large and striking Garnet crystal with large and well-defined crystal faces, along with numerous small Garnet crystals scattered throughout the piece. This piece is eye-catching with great contrast and a large, well-defined,...

Highly lustrous, transparent, golden-yellow tabular Barite crystals on matrix. The Barite crystals are best described as: “flattened tabular with pointed ends.” (Minerals.net) This piece is very aesthetic with great luster, contrast and balance - in excellent condition. Location: Cerro Warihuyn, Miraflores, Peru Size: 10.5 x 6.6 x...

Deep red, uncut, unpolished rough Rhodonite with dark-gray to black Manganese Oxide and a vein of green-gray, fibrous Cummingtonite crystals. Rhodonite is used extensively in the gem trade, and this particular piece can be cut and polished into gemstones or simply enjoyed and displayed...

A plate of light-brown Chert hosting several sharp cubic Galena crystals, including a few miniature Galena crystals on the bottom of the matrix. An excellent specimen from the now-closed mines of Picher, Oklahoma. Location: Picher, Ottowa County, Oklahoma, USA Size: 10.5 x 7 x 3.5 cm...

Deep red, uncut, unpolished rough Rhodonite with dark-gray to black Manganese Oxide. Rhodonite is used extensively in the gem trade, and this particular piece can be cut and polished into gemstones or simply enjoyed and displayed for its natural beauty. Location: Minas Gerais, Brazil Size: 10...

Two spherical groupings of radiating, transparent to translucent orange Creedite crystals on contrasting matrix. The Creedite crystals are gem-like in their luster and transparency. A beautiful piece in excellent condition. Location: Navidad Mine, Abasolo, Municipio de Rodeo, Durango, Mexico Size: 6 x 3.5 x 5 cm...

A beautiful, pristine, lustrous and transparent crystal of Quartz with internal phantom growth patterns of pink-purple Amethyst Quartz. No damage. Location: Goboboseb Mountains, Brandberg area, Erongo Region, Namibia Size: 3 x 2.2 x 5.5 cm

A large plate of bright red, translucent and gemmy Vanadinite crystals. The crystals not only cover the front but the top and one side as well which is unusual. This was a really tough piece to photograph - I promise there was zero added...

A beautiful, lustrous, transparent and gemmy pink Kunzite crystal. Kunzite is the pink gem variety of the mineral Spodumene and has become increasingly popular in the gemstone market. Striking color and clarity. Location: Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan Size: 6.5 x 1.5 x 9.7 cm

A large, highly translucent specimen featuring numerous mint-green Prehnite crystals in interconnected clusters. The crystals are distinct and create a sparkly luster due to the numerous crystal faces. Great piece in excellent condition. Location: Tsumeb, Namibia Size: 13 x 4.5 x 9 cm