Weight – 23.09 oz’s – 654.5 gm’s
Dimensions – 4.221″ x 2.664″ tall/wide (10.721 x 6.767 cm’s)
Country of Origin – China
USD $97.00
SKU: P4173
This specimen is Pyrope Garnet, Smoothed and Polished into a self standing Free Form. The mineral Pyrope is a member of the garnet group. Pyrope is the only member of the garnet family to always display red colouration in natural samples. Despite being less common than most garnets, it is a widely used gemstone with numerous alternative names, some being Chrome Pyrope, and Bohemian Garnet. A white background picture has been included to help better gauge the color.
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Weight – 23.09 oz’s – 654.5 gm’s
Dimensions – 4.221″ x 2.664″ tall/wide (10.721 x 6.767 cm’s)
Country of Origin – China
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Garnet is a large and diverse family of minerals rather than a single species. It has been used by humans for thousands of years as a gemstone, talisman, and tool of vitality due to its deep colors and durable structure.
Garnet most commonly appears in shades of deep red, wine, and burgundy, though green, orange, brown, and even color-changing varieties exist depending on composition. Historically, Garnet has been associated with vitality, protection, and grounded power, making it a long-standing favorite across cultures.
Major sources of Garnet include Inner Mongolia, India, Africa, Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, and the United States. Garnet may form as well-defined crystals, rounded nodules, or massive material embedded in host rock.
Garnet refers to a group of silicate minerals that share a common crystal structure but vary in chemical composition. Garnets crystallize in the isometric (cubic) crystal system and commonly form dodecahedral or trapezohedral crystals.
Garnet typically forms in metamorphic rocks such as schist and gneiss, as well as in some igneous and sedimentary environments. Its hardness and resistance to weathering allow Garnet to persist long after surrounding material has eroded.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mineral Group | Garnet Group |
| Chemical Composition | Complex silicates (varies by type) |
| Crystal System | Isometric (Cubic) |
| Hardness (Mohs Scale) | 6.5–7.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to resinous |
| Transparency | Transparent to opaque |
| Common Forms | Dodecahedrons, nodules, massive |
Because of its hardness and stability, Garnet is both a durable gemstone and an industrial abrasive. These same qualities contribute to its strong grounding presence when worked with energetically.
⚠️ Handling:
Garnet is relatively durable, but sharp crystal edges can chip if struck. Handle with reasonable care.
🧼 Cleaning:
Water-safe for brief rinsing. Avoid prolonged soaking if fractures or inclusions are present. Dry thoroughly.
☀️ Light:
Light-stable under normal conditions.
📦 Storage & Display:
Store separately from softer stones. Garnet can be safely displayed or carried with minimal concern.