Garnet in Graphite
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Red Embers Mine, Erving, Massachusetts, USA
- Minerals
- Graphite
- Dimensions
- 5 x 4.5 x 1 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- K499
Two red Garnet crystals in a matrix of grey Graphite. The Garnets reach 6mm in diameter. These have been analyzed as mostly Almandine with a touch of Pyrope
in the outer layers. These make stunning specimens due tot he fact the the backs of the Garnets extend out the back side of the Graphite allowing light to
pass through the crystals.