Polished Garnet Spheres x 5 From Mahajanga, Madagascar
A NOTE FROM NICK
A tray of 5 beautifully polished Pyrope matrix Garnet spheres.
PRODUCT MINERALS
The Fiery Red Elegance Of Madagascar's Garnet
From the rugged, mineral rich landscapes of Madagascar emerges a captivating Garnet, a gemstone ablaze with deep, fiery hues ranging from rich crimson to warm burgundy, embodying the island’s wild and vibrant spirit. Typically a silicate mineral, Madagascar’s Garnets form under intense heat and pressure within metamorphic or igneous rocks, their crystalline structure yielding a robust Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.5, making them durable treasures for collectors and jewelers alike.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Silica, Aluminum, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese
PRODUCT FEATURES
Vitreous Luster
PRODUCT COLOUR
Red
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
6.5 to 7.5
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Mahajanga, Madagascar
Grade = Good to Very Good Grade
Size = 41 - 62 mm