No. 102461479

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Garnet Crystal on matrix - Height: 36 mm - Width: 44 mm- 71 g - (1)
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Garnet Crystal on matrix - Height: 36 mm - Width: 44 mm- 71 g - (1)

This specimen features a stunning cluster of hessonite garnet crystals beautifully perched on a natural matrix. The garnets exhibit their characteristic warm, honey to cinnamon-orange hues, with a rich translucency that captures and reflects light, giving the piece a radiant, almost glowing appearance. The crystals are well-formed, displaying typical dodecahedral or trapezohedral faces with smooth, lustrous surfaces that highlight the garnet’s natural isometric crystal system. Some crystals show slight internal inclusions, typical for hessonite, adding depth and character to the cluster. The garnet cluster rests firmly on a contrasting light-colored matrix—often composed of calcite or marble—providing an attractive natural base that enhances the vibrant color of the garnets. The overall formation exhibits excellent crystal development and an appealing combination of color and texture. Hessonite garnet, a variety of grossular garnet, is prized for its distinctive warm tones and is commonly found in metamorphic rocks in regions such as Sri Lanka, India, and Tanzania.

No. 102461479

No longer available
Garnet Crystal on matrix - Height: 36 mm - Width: 44 mm- 71 g - (1)

Garnet Crystal on matrix - Height: 36 mm - Width: 44 mm- 71 g - (1)

This specimen features a stunning cluster of hessonite garnet crystals beautifully perched on a natural matrix. The garnets exhibit their characteristic warm, honey to cinnamon-orange hues, with a rich translucency that captures and reflects light, giving the piece a radiant, almost glowing appearance.

The crystals are well-formed, displaying typical dodecahedral or trapezohedral faces with smooth, lustrous surfaces that highlight the garnet’s natural isometric crystal system. Some crystals show slight internal inclusions, typical for hessonite, adding depth and character to the cluster.

The garnet cluster rests firmly on a contrasting light-colored matrix—often composed of calcite or marble—providing an attractive natural base that enhances the vibrant color of the garnets. The overall formation exhibits excellent crystal development and an appealing combination of color and texture.

Hessonite garnet, a variety of grossular garnet, is prized for its distinctive warm tones and is commonly found in metamorphic rocks in regions such as Sri Lanka, India, and Tanzania.

Bidding closed
Antonio Rapisarda
Expert
Estimate  € 280 - € 330

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