Almandine Garnet (large crystals) (ex Gary Weaver Collection)

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Most Colorado collectors are familiar with the famous old Sedalia Mine, which was a former copper-gold-silver producer, but it became synonymous with its impressive large Almandine Garnet crystals. This mine is actually a Dana locality, and I would say these Almandines are arguably the best known Garnets from Colorado. This hefty cabinet sized specimen features a pair of large, sharp, well-formed, dodecahedral crystals of Almandine Garnet measuring up to 8.3 cm across with a rich purplish-red hue. Associated semi-metallic greenish schist matrix can be seen on all sides of the specimen for a great touch. The display side is in great condition, with no major damage, but the backside of the piece is contacted / incomplete where it was removed from the pocket wall. A really impressive, eye-catching and highly displayable specimen of these old classic Garnets from Colorado. It's important to note that despite how widespread Garnet species are around the world, it's VERY difficult to find crystals this size of any species, as anything over a few cm is considered big, so these crystals are incredibly large for Garnet in general. Priced in the inventory at $1,500. From the collection of Gary Weaver of Prescott, Arizona (1944-2019). Gary was an electrical engineer who worked for many years for Hughes Aircraft in California. You can read Gary's obituary here https://www.dcourier.com/news/2019/apr/27/obituary-gary-richard-weaver/