Almandine Garnet Specimen
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NAME : ALMANDINE GARNET ON MATRIX
WEIGHT : 77 GRAMS
SIZE : 42 X 30 X 35 MM.
LOCATION : AFGHANISTAN.
Almandine garnet on matrix from Afghanistan refers to natural iron-aluminium garnet crystals (almandine) still attached to or partly embedded in their host rock (matrix), typically collected as mineral specimens rather than cut gemstones. These specimens are prized by mineral collectors for their rich color, crystal form, and geological context.
What Almandine Garnet Is
Mineral identity: Almandine is a type of garnet (iron-rich garnet) with the chemical formula Fe₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃. It’s part of the garnet group of nesosilicate minerals and is known for its deep reddish to purplish-red hues.
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Physical properties: It has a hardness of about 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale, no cleavage, and a vitreous to subadamantine luster on crystal faces.
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What “On Matrix” Means
A specimen described as “on matrix” means the garnet crystals remain attached to the natural rock (host) they formed in, rather than being detached or polished.
The matrix can be various rock types, often metamorphic rocks like mica schist or schistose host rock, and may include minerals such as mica, quartz, or other associated minerals. This contrast highlights the garnet crystals and preserves the natural geological setting.
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