Garnet in Matrix

Garnets are a type of silicate mineral that have been used since the bronze age as gemstones and abrasives. The word garnet comes from the 14-century middle English word gernet, which means ‘dark red’. Garnet species can vary in color and chemical properties, but are most commonly found in red shades.

This Alaskan Garnet in matrix is 2.2″ x .7″ x 1.2″.