Pyrope Garnet (Anthill Garnet)

Item Description

This is a beautiful little faceted stone of the famous "Anthill Garnets" from Arizona. These are desirable and fairly rare Garnets, which are found nearby the tiny town of Sawmill in the northeastern part of the states. This area is actually part of Fort Defiance Agency on the Navajo Nation land. They have been given the name "Anthill Garnets" due to the fact that they are found on and around the debris piles surrounding ant hills. Essentially, the ants will remove the little Garnet crystals from underground while building their passages for the colony. On a sunny day, you can find hundreds of glowing red treasures on the surface near an anthill if you're in the right spot. These stones have been analyzed and confirmed as Pyrope Garnet, and they have a dynamic fiery red hue that's as fine as any Garnet species you'll find. This "Round" cut gem has a beautiful red color for the size, with no visible inclusions. Garnet is the birthstone for January, so this could make a great gift for anybody with a January birthday.