Lush Green Demantoid Garnet on Matrix, 64g, Afghanistan

A Terminated Demantoid Garnet From Belqeys Mountain

This natural demantoid garnet specimen comes from Belqeys Mountain, known locally as Koh e Belgheys, a demantoid garnet locality in Afghanistan that's earned real respect among collectors for producing some of the most saturated green garnet crystals outside the classic Russian material. At 64 grams, this piece sits on its natural matrix with terminated crystals intact, damage free, and shows the kind of luster that makes demantoid garnet stand apart from other garnet varieties. You can find this exact listing at lush-green-demantoid-garnet-belqeys-mountain-64g.

Demantoid garnet has one of the highest dispersion ratings of any natural gemstone, higher even than diamond, and that quality shows up as fire and brightness rather than just color depth. The crystals on this specimen carry a lush, true green with excellent luster across every face, and the termination is clean with no chips or fractures anywhere on the piece. Because demantoid garnet crystals of this size and clarity are genuinely uncommon, most specimens like this one attract interest from both mineral collectors building a garnet collection and gemstone collectors drawn to demantoid's reputation as one of the rarer garnet varieties on the market.

Specifications

Gemstone Properties

• Birthstone: Alternative birthstone for January
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo, Libra
• Chakra: Heart Chakra
• Healing Properties: Demantoid garnet, like other green stones, is often associated with abundance and heart-centered energy in crystal healing practice. Collectors also value it for its rarity and its historical association with fine antique jewelry, which gives it a dual appeal as both a mineral specimen and a stone with gemological significance.

Why Buy From Minerals Paradise

We source demantoid garnet and other rare minerals directly from Afghanistan and Pakistan, cutting out the resellers that usually add markup between the mine and your collection. The specimen you receive is the exact piece shown in the photos and video, not a similar one pulled from stock. Every order ships express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. This piece is listed permanently at mineralsparadise.com/products/lush-green-demantoid-garnet-belqeys-mountain-64g.

For more pieces from the same locality, browse our full Demantoid Garnet Crystals collection. We also carry a demantoid garnet crystal cluster on matrix at 83 grams and a comparable demantoid garnet specimen at 70 grams if you want to compare crystal size and matrix at a similar weight. To learn more about garnet varieties and where demantoid fits among them, read our garnet color guide, or see whether demantoid belongs in your collection with our gemstone investment guide.

FAQS

Is this demantoid garnet natural and untreated?
Yes. This specimen from Belqeys Mountain, Afghanistan is completely natural with no treatment or enhancement. The lush green color is exactly how the crystal formed underground.

What makes demantoid garnet different from other garnets?
Demantoid is a variety of andradite garnet known for exceptionally high dispersion, meaning it produces more fire and brightness than most other garnet varieties, which is why it's prized separately from red or orange garnet types.

Where does this demantoid garnet specimen come from?
It's sourced from Belqeys Mountain, also known as Koh e Belgheys, a demantoid garnet locality in Afghanistan recognized for producing richly saturated green material.

Is the crystal damaged or does it have any chips?
No, the demantoid garnet crystals on this specimen are fully terminated and free of damage, with no chips or fractures anywhere on the piece.

Is this specimen suitable for a mineral collection or for cutting into a gemstone?
This piece is sold as a raw mineral specimen for display and collecting. Cutting it would remove the natural crystal termination and matrix that give it specimen value, so most buyers keep pieces like this intact.