{"product_id":"lush-green-demantoid-garnet-belqeys-mountain-64g","title":"Lush Green Demantoid Garnet on Matrix, 64g, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Terminated Demantoid Garnet From Belqeys Mountain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/lush-green-demantoid-garnet-belqeys-mountain-64g\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003elush-green-demantoid-garnet-belqeys-mountain-64g\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDemantoid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 x 33 x 25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal on Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLush Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, Included (as formed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelqeys Mountain, Koh e Belgheys, Afghanistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 to 7 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarnet (Andradite, Demantoid Variety)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGemstone Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthstone: Alternative birthstone for January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZodiac Sign: Virgo, Libra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChakra: Heart Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealing 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Buy From Minerals Paradise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/lush-green-demantoid-garnet-belqeys-mountain-64g\"\u003emineralsparadise.com\/products\/lush-green-demantoid-garnet-belqeys-mountain-64g\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor more pieces from the same locality, browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/demantoid-garnet-crystals\"\u003eDemantoid Garnet Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. We also carry a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/demantoid-garnet-green-garnet-garnet-crystals-demantoid-garnet-specimen-crystal-cluster-mineral-specimen-garnet-on-matrix-83-g\"\u003edemantoid garnet crystal cluster on matrix at 83 grams\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/lush-green-demantoid-garnet-garnet-crystals-garnet-on-matrix-garnet-stone-raw-garnet-demantoid-garnet-specimen-70-gram-1\"\u003ecomparable demantoid garnet specimen at 70 grams\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/garnet-color-guide-red-green-orange-and-rare-varieties-explained\"\u003egarnet color guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or see whether demantoid belongs in your collection with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/gemstone-investment-guide-2026-which-stones-are-worth-buying-right-now\"\u003egemstone investment guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this demantoid garnet natural and untreated?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes demantoid garnet different from other garnets?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this demantoid garnet specimen come from?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the crystal damaged or does it have any chips?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNo, the demantoid garnet crystals on this specimen are fully terminated and free of damage, with no chips or fractures anywhere on the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this specimen suitable for a mineral collection or for cutting into a gemstone?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47521766736163,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Closeup_of_demantoid_garnet_crystal_luster_and_dispersion.jpg?v=1787128200","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/lush-green-demantoid-garnet-belqeys-mountain-64g","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}