{"product_id":"natural-red-garnet-crystals-on-matrix-garnet-specimen-skardu-pakistan-217-gram","title":"Natural Red Garnet Crystal Specimen on Matrix – 217 Gram, Skardu, Pakistan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02 wt-content-toggle__body--truncated\" id=\"wt-content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003enatural red garnet crystal specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e with garnet crystals formed on matrix, showing good color and luster with a self standing display position. The specimen weighs 217 grams and measures 82 x 73 x 65 mm. It comes from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pakistan-minerals-guide-rare-gemstones-crystal-specimens-mineral-resources\"\u003eSkardu, Pakistan\u003c\/a\u003e, a locality known for producing a range of well formed mineral specimens. The piece is untreated and natural, part of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/garnet-crystals\"\u003eGarnet Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\u003e217 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82 x 73 x 65 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Crystal Cluster, Self Standing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Red Garnet\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\u003eSkardu, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarnet on Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes This Specimen Relevant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGarnet is a well known collector mineral, and this \u003cstrong\u003egarnet cluster specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out for its color, luster, and the way the crystals hold a self standing position on the matrix, which makes it easier to display without extra mounting. As with most pieces in our broader \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/specimen-and-crystals\"\u003eMinerals \u0026amp; Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e, a specimen in this size range (around 80mm across) sits well in cabinet display. For a sense of what collectors typically weigh when judging a specimen like this, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/what-makes-a-mineral-specimen-valuable-7-factors-every-buyer-should-know\"\u003ewhat makes a mineral specimen valuable\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBuying Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause this is a natural \u003cstrong\u003eraw garnet mineral\u003c\/strong\u003e specimen, handle it carefully to preserve the crystal edges and its standing position during unpacking and display. If you'd like a closer look before deciding, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/WSxTZyVkkIo\"\u003evideo of this exact specimen\u003c\/a\u003e shows how the crystals sit together in more detail. Our guide on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/how-to-display-mineral-specimens-at-home-a-collectors-styling-guide\"\u003edisplaying mineral specimens at home\u003c\/a\u003e has useful pointers for self standing pieces like this one. This specimen ships with express shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this garnet specimen natural or treated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is natural and untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is this garnet specimen from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkardu, Pakistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this specimen stand on its own for display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it has a self standing position as formed, without needing a stand or mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47626211721507,"sku":"PR23\/1","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Natural_garnet_crystals_with_strong_color_and_luster_on_matrix.jpg?v=1789470570","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/natural-red-garnet-crystals-on-matrix-garnet-specimen-skardu-pakistan-217-gram","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}