Garnet in Graphite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Red Embers Mine, Erving, Massachusetts, USA
- Minerals
- Graphite
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 4 x 1.2 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- K503
Red Garnet crystals in a matrix of grey Graphite. Main garnet is 7mm in diameter. These have been analyzed as mostly Almandine with a touch of Pyrope
in the outer layers. These make stunning specimens due to the fact the the backs of the main Garnet extends out the back side of the Graphite allowing light to
pass through the crystal.