Green Grossular Garnet Cluster, Tanzania

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$125.00
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A dense druse of chrome-green grossular garnet, each crystal barely a millimetre across, sheeting the front of a Tanzanian plate. Dark grey host rock shows through at one corner and sets the colour off. 3.3 × 1.8 × 2.5 cm, 35 g, shown on a clear acrylic block.

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Specimen details

MineralGarnet
Locality
Crystal systemIsometric
Chemical formulaX3Y2(SiO4)3
Dimensions3.3 cm × 1.8 cm × 2.5 cm
Weight35 g
ColorGreen
SizeMiniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm)
SpeciesGarnet
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Chrome-green crystals, none much bigger than a grain of sugar, crust the front of this Tanzanian plate. Each is a small glassy dodecahedron, and together they throw back light in flecks of emerald and white. Toward the upper left the coating thins and the dark grey host rock breaks through, giving the green something to burn against.

Grossular is the calcium-aluminium member of the garnet group, Ca3Al2(SiO4)3; green this intense comes from traces of chromium and vanadium standing in for aluminium. Crystals like these grow where hot fluids rework impure limestone, seeding cavity walls with thousands of tiny individuals rather than a few large ones. Hardness 6.5 to 7.5 with no cleavage makes the druse far tougher than its glitter suggests.

The plate measures 3.3 × 1.8 × 2.5 cm and weighs 35 g, displayed on the clear acrylic block seen in the images. Every photograph on this listing was taken of this particular plate.

About Garnet

Garnet refers to a group of related silicate minerals sharing a common crystal structure but differing in composition. The group includes almandine, pyrope, spessartine, andradite, grossular, and uvarovite — each with distinct collector and gem properties.

Learn more about Garnet in our encyclopedia

Frequently asked questions

Will I receive the exact specimen shown?

Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.

Is this Garnet natural?

Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.

How is it packed and shipped?

Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.

Can I return it?

Yes — there is a 14-day return window.

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Green Grossular Garnet Cluster, Tanzania
Green Grossular Garnet Cluster, Tanzania
$125.00