Faceted Garnet | China slab beautifully highlighting the translucent apophyllite

beautifully highlighting the translucent apophyllite and the silky sheen of the stilbite

catching the light with a fine shimmer while the Chrysocolla adds pops of color

Cu2CO3(OH)2

all resting on a glittering bed of fine druzy quartz

Found in Franklin and Sterling Hill

Faceted Garnet | China slab beautifully highlighting the translucent apophylliteThis faceted garnet from China belongs to the garnet group, a family of silicate minerals with the chemical formula XY(SiO) that crystallize in the isometric system. Garnets are well known for their durability, measuring 6. 57. 5 on the Mohs hardness scale, as well as their deep, saturated color. The faceting highlights the natural clarity and richness of the stone while preserving its mineral character. Garnets form in a range of geological