Garnet Specimen - Height: 80 mm - Width: 53 mm - 154 g - (1)
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Garnet specimen from Skardu, Pakistan, featuring deep reddish-brown garnet crystals embedded in a white to cream feldspar-rich matrix, weighing 154 g and measuring 80 × 53 × 42 mm.
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### Garnet with Feldspar Matrix – Mineral Specimen
A beautiful natural mineral specimen featuring **deep reddish-brown garnet crystals** embedded in a contrasting **white to cream feldspar-rich matrix**.
The specimen displays several well-defined garnet crystals, with the main crystal prominently positioned on the upper portion of the matrix. Its rich wine-red to brown coloration and glassy luster contrast beautifully with the pale, coarse-grained feldspar and surrounding matrix minerals.
The combination of garnet crystals and light-colored feldspar gives this piece a strong natural contrast and an attractive three-dimensional appearance. The crystals are naturally formed and remain attached to their original matrix, making this an appealing specimen for mineral collectors and display.
**Mineral:** Garnet
**Matrix:** Feldspar-rich matrix
**Color:** Deep red to reddish-brown garnet with white/cream matrix
**Luster:** Vitreous to resinous
**Specimen type:** Natural matrix specimen
**Condition:** Natural specimen with typical minor contacts and matrix imperfections from its formation
A striking addition to a mineral collection, particularly for collectors who appreciate **garnet-on-matrix specimens** and natural crystal associations.
### Garnet with Feldspar Matrix – Mineral Specimen
A beautiful natural mineral specimen featuring **deep reddish-brown garnet crystals** embedded in a contrasting **white to cream feldspar-rich matrix**.
The specimen displays several well-defined garnet crystals, with the main crystal prominently positioned on the upper portion of the matrix. Its rich wine-red to brown coloration and glassy luster contrast beautifully with the pale, coarse-grained feldspar and surrounding matrix minerals.
The combination of garnet crystals and light-colored feldspar gives this piece a strong natural contrast and an attractive three-dimensional appearance. The crystals are naturally formed and remain attached to their original matrix, making this an appealing specimen for mineral collectors and display.
**Mineral:** Garnet
**Matrix:** Feldspar-rich matrix
**Color:** Deep red to reddish-brown garnet with white/cream matrix
**Luster:** Vitreous to resinous
**Specimen type:** Natural matrix specimen
**Condition:** Natural specimen with typical minor contacts and matrix imperfections from its formation
A striking addition to a mineral collection, particularly for collectors who appreciate **garnet-on-matrix specimens** and natural crystal associations.
Details
Number of objects
1
Name of meteorite
Garnet
Type of meteorite
Specimen
Weight
154 g
Origin (region/city)
Skardu
Country of origin
Pakistan
Height
80 mm
Width
53 mm
Depth
42 mm
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