Almandine Garnet (''floater'' crystal)

Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India
Thumbnail, 1.4 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm
Start Time: 12/21/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/28/2023 6:48:00 pm (CST)
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Winning Bid: $125
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Item Description

This specimen came from a discovery in February 2021. This find produced what are the best crystals of Almandine Garnet from the Jaipur District of India that we've had to offer in the auctions. No specific mine was given, as I was told that the crystals are being found in a completely new area, mostly dug at the surface, and the locality truly hasn't been named yet. This piece is a complete "floater" textbook dodecahedron with smooth, sharp faces and a dark brownish-red color on the surface. When the crystal is backlit, a deep glowing blood red hue can be seen. Typically, crystals like this are opaque, but this one passes light, though it's not 100% transparent. This piece would make a great addition to any collection of worldwide Garnets, thumbnail sized pieces or pieces showing excellent morphology.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$125 12/28/2023 6:42:59 pm (CST)
$121 12/28/2023 6:42:59 pm (CST)
$111 12/28/2023 6:40:28 pm (CST)
$101 12/28/2023 4:44:36 pm (CST)
$100 12/28/2023 4:44:36 pm (CST)
$90 12/28/2023 4:38:57 pm (CST)
$80 12/28/2023 4:38:57 pm (CST)
$70 12/28/2023 4:36:40 pm (CST)
$60 12/28/2023 4:36:40 pm (CST)
$50 12/28/2023 2:29:39 pm (CST)
$45 12/25/2023 5:14:22 pm (CST)
$40 * 12/25/2023 5:14:15 pm (CST)
$40 * 12/25/2023 5:14:15 pm (CST)
$30 12/25/2023 4:29:19 pm (CST)
$25 12/22/2023 9:52:44 am (CST)
$23 12/22/2023 9:52:43 am (CST)
$20 12/22/2023 9:52:35 am (CST)
$15 12/22/2023 9:52:35 am (CST)
$10 12/22/2023 8:19:06 am (CST)
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