Natural Red Grossular Garnet Crystals on Rhyolite Matrix · 475 ct / 95 g · Collector Specimen

This striking natural mineral specimen features raspberry-red Grossular Garnet crystals distributed across a contrasting bone-white rhyolite matrix, creating a highly distinctive and visually appealing collector piece.

Weighing approximately 95 grams / 475 carats, the specimen measures around 56.9 × 46.4 × 35.1 mm and presents good crystal coverage across its naturally irregular three-dimensional surface.

The Grossular crystals display an attractive rich raspberry-red colour, noticeably stronger and more saturated than the pale pink coloration sometimes encountered in similar material. Their naturally developed crystal faces show a pleasing vitreous luster, producing strong reflective highlights under direct illumination.

Multiple well-shaped Garnet crystals emerge from different areas of the matrix, allowing the specimen to be appreciated from several viewing angles. The distribution of the crystals provides a good balance between exposed Garnet and the pale host rock, preserving both the mineralogical context and the visual impact of the coloured crystals.

The bone-white rhyolite matrix creates particularly effective contrast with the red Garnet, making individual crystal forms and colour intensity easy to distinguish. Natural cavities, matrix textures, contact areas and irregular surfaces remain preserved as part of the original geological formation.

As an unmodified natural mineral specimen, minor crystal contacts, incomplete crystal faces, small fissures, edge abrasions or matrix irregularities may be present. These characteristics are normal for naturally formed crystals on matrix and form part of the specimen’s geological history.

Because rough mineral specimens have irregular shapes, the stated dimensions are approximate and depend on the exact measuring points selected. The measurements provided are intended to give a practical indication of the specimen’s overall size.

With its vivid raspberry-red Grossular Garnet crystals, strong vitreous luster and contrasting pale rhyolite matrix, this 95 g specimen offers excellent natural colour contrast and attractive crystal development. Its good crystal coverage and three-dimensional formation make it a distinctive piece for a mineral collection, cabinet display or refined natural specimen presentation.