Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina and violets

and violets

mushroom-like patterns consisting of a couple of different hues of blue

there is some feeding wear to the tip of the tooth

RussiaYou will receive the hair and Display Box pictured

many details of this specimen remain intact

Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina and violetsHere is an eye catching example of almandine garnets settled nicely into a schist matrix. The matrix is chlorite muscovite schist, commonly found in the mountains of North Carolina, United States. As you can see in the photos, this piece is loaded with garnets, a great example for anyone who loves garnets. This specimen somehow looks rugged and yet elegant all at the same time. Many of the specimens similar to this are found by either our own staff or