{"product_id":"natural-garnet-crystal-21972","title":"Natural Garnet Crystal 7cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Garnet Crystals For Sale (Pyrope Garnet Stones)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous and completely \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Garnet Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring 7cm long displays stunning, wine-red hues topped with sparkling, twinkling ruby-red flecks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNatural Garnet Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e displays gemmy \u003cstrong\u003enatural druzy crystal cavities\u003c\/strong\u003e which are particularly spectacular in colour in the sunlight. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen exposed to sunlight, \u003cstrong\u003ePyrope Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e is magnificent in all its shimmering, shining glory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003eGarnet Stones\u003c\/strong\u003e display shining silver-grey \u003cstrong\u003eMica\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside the gem-like glittering \u003cstrong\u003edruzy crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cstrong\u003e Raw Garnet Crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stunning example of the beauty of \u003cstrong\u003enatural rough crystals\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Garnet Made Of?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarnets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a group of \u003cstrong\u003esilicate minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e which includes the \u003cstrong\u003eAlmandine Garnet \u003c\/strong\u003evariety, and the stunning \u003cstrong\u003ePyrope Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e variety, of which this piece is a specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmandine\u003c\/strong\u003e (also known as \u003cstrong\u003eAlmandite\u003c\/strong\u003e) is an\u003cstrong\u003e Iron Aluminium Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e mineral showcasing a deep red colour and this colour can 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