GARNET
GARNET
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5 CRYSTALS ON MUSCOVITE
Garnets are a category of silicate minerals that have been utilized as gemstones and abrasives since the Bronze Age. While all garnet species share similar physical characteristics and crystal structures, they vary in their chemical compositions. The main types include pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular (which includes varieties such as hessonite or cinnamon-stone and tsavorite), uvarovite, and andradite. Garnets are classified into two solid solution series: the pyralspite series, comprising pyrope, almandine, and spessartine with the formula [Mg,Fe,Mn]3Al2(SiO4)3, and the ugrandite series, which includes uvarovite, grossular, and andradite with the formula Ca3[Cr,Al,Fe]2(SiO4)3.
Specimen details
Specimen details
The numbers under "variant" are the measurements in mm and weight in grams. Where known, the origin of the specimen is mentioned. The number at the end, is the specimen number in our collection. Colours may vary, due to photography.
Care
Care
It's important to know that many minerals can be effectively cleaned with water. However, before using any cleaning methods, such as dissolvers or ultrasound, please take the time to research online. Improper use of these techniques could potentially harm your specimen.
Shipping
Shipping
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