Unusual Almandine Garnet on Schist (classic locale)

Item Description

A 5.0 cm, classic Otz valley almandine garnet dodecahedron is dramaticaly perched atop the large strikingly sculptural shoe- or foot-shaped schist matrix on this fantistic looking specimen from this famous locale. Areas of beautiful cherry-red translucence are noted under bright light, adding pizzzazz. Part of the top and back are contacted, but this remains an impressive and very artistic example of the species and locale. The garnets are physically extracted from the enclosing schist and are lightly buffed to bring out the luster and color. This classic locale has fascinated European collectors for hundreds of years. Very sculptural and classic Otz Valley matrix alamandine garnet with numerous fine display views.