Almandine Garnet (''floater'' crystal)

Item Description

This piece is from a new find (February 2021) of Almandine Garnet in the Jaipur District of India. 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.