Extraordinary 3-piece almandine garnet set in green matrix – polished natural stone freeforms & with contrasting red garnet inclusions- 2750.47 g

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This impressive three-piece Almandine Garnet set in green matrix captivates with its exceptional color contrast and distinctive natural structure. The three solid-looking, fully polished pieces together form a particularly characterful mineral ensemble.

The dark green to deep green matrix is traversed by numerous naturally embedded almandine garnets. Their reddish, wine-red to violet-red hues beautifully contrast with the dark host rock and appear distributed across the entire surfaces. Depending on the angle of light, individual garnet inclusions stand out especially vividly.

Additional light mineral veins, natural lines, and varying shades of green give each piece its own unique drawing. The high-quality polish gives the stones a rich luster, while the natural structures and inclusions remain clearly visible.

All three pieces have a stable stand and individually rounded contours. This makes them excellent for joint display, but they can also be arranged separately as decorative mineral objects.

A special set for mineral collectors, lovers of unusual rock combinations, and all who appreciate expressive natural stones with strong color contrasts.

Three unique almandine garnet pieces in green matrix – deep green, wine red, solid, and with fascinating natural mineral drawings that make each specimen an unmistakable one-of-a-kind.

Stone: Garnet
Weight: 2750.47 g
Treatment: None
Origin: Indonesia

The disclaimer about the healing properties as previously given:
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

This impressive three-piece Almandine Garnet set in green matrix captivates with its exceptional color contrast and distinctive natural structure. The three solid-looking, fully polished pieces together form a particularly characterful mineral ensemble.

The dark green to deep green matrix is traversed by numerous naturally embedded almandine garnets. Their reddish, wine-red to violet-red hues beautifully contrast with the dark host rock and appear distributed across the entire surfaces. Depending on the angle of light, individual garnet inclusions stand out especially vividly.

Additional light mineral veins, natural lines, and varying shades of green give each piece its own unique drawing. The high-quality polish gives the stones a rich luster, while the natural structures and inclusions remain clearly visible.

All three pieces have a stable stand and individually rounded contours. This makes them excellent for joint display, but they can also be arranged separately as decorative mineral objects.

A special set for mineral collectors, lovers of unusual rock combinations, and all who appreciate expressive natural stones with strong color contrasts.

Three unique almandine garnet pieces in green matrix – deep green, wine red, solid, and with fascinating natural mineral drawings that make each specimen an unmistakable one-of-a-kind.

Stone: Garnet
Weight: 2750.47 g
Treatment: None
Origin: Indonesia

The disclaimer about the healing properties as previously given:
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We and Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

Details

Main mineral
Extraordinary 3-piece almandine garnet set in green matrix – polished natural stone freeforms
Mineral form
& with contrasting red garnet inclusions
Weight
2750.47 g
Country of origin
Indonesia
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Objects sold
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