Almandine Garnet (ex Jim Houran Collection)

Item Description

Garnet is the state gemstone of New York, and the famous Garnet Mine at Gore Mountain is a big part of that. According to their website, this locality is the oldest family owned and operated mine in the United States. It's actually a popular tourist destination, and the tour business has been running since 1933. Some of the best gem quality Almandine Garnets from any east coast locality are found at this mine, and this stone is no exception. This beautiful "Modified Brilliant Cut Corner Square" custom cut gem has a glowing deep blood red color and excellent eye clean clarity. A stellar and particularly large example of this famous old material from New York. From the collection of Dr. James "Jim" Houran, noted thumbnail mineral collector, gemstone collector and a speaker at our annual Dallas Mineral Symposium. Jim is the Managing Director of AETHOS Consulting Group. He's a 25-year veteran in applied psychological research and a published expert on peak performance, online testing and interpersonal and organizational compatibility. He has authored over 150 articles, and his award-winning work has been profiled by a myriad of media outlets and programs including the Discovery Channel, A&E, BBC, National Geographic, NBC’s Today Show, USA Today, New Scientist, Psychology Today and Forbes.com.