Grossular Garnet Hessonite Cluster with Green Epidote Crystal Specimen from Coyote Front Range, California – 197 grams #03

Grossular Garnet Hessonite Cluster Crystal Specimen with Green Epidote

Country of Origin: Coyote Front Range, California, USA

10-point scale of mineral hardness: 6.5 – 7.5 (10 – Hard, 1 soft)

Quantity: 1 single crystal cluster. You will receive the exact gemstone shown in the photos.

Size: approx 4cm in height x 8.3cm in width x 5cm in depth

Weight: 197 grams

Care has been taken to ensure that weights and measurements are as accurate as possible, however please do note that these are only approximate.

These crystals are in their natural form so are not flawless. Any textures, marks and indents are all natural and not damage. These are very fragile stones so please take care when handling them. Small particles may shed during transit.

Grossular is member of the Garnet group, and is its most varicoloured form, occurring in almost all colours except for blue. Grossular is often dark in colour, but it also forms the lightest coloured forms of Garnet, and can even be white or colourless. Each small growing crystal forms in small cube like shapes or faceted like sections and grows within a matrix. Epidote is a semi-precious gemstone found in yellow to green, though it may appear brown or black because of how dark the tone can be. The stone belongs to the epidote mineral group and serves as the most common member. Other gems within this group include zoisite, clinozoisite, allanite, and piemontite.