{"product_id":"green-demantoid-garnet-matrix","title":"626g Rare Raw Green Demantoid Garnet on Matrix | Natural Andradite Crystal Cluster from Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis green demantoid garnet on matrix has a multiple green andradite garnet crystals grown directly on their host matrix \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eacross the front and upper surfaces. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTheir flat, polygonal faces and roughly twelve-sided form are consistent with the dodecahedral habit commonly shown by andradite garnet, \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewith a glassy to resinous luster and deep green coloration ranging from olive-green to vivid forest green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe host matrix is a pale yellowish-green serpentinite with visible white calcite veining running through the base. The specimen is intact, with no repairs or reconstitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andradite Garnet (Demantoid variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakistan’s Balochistan ophiolite regions, including the Khuzdar and Muslim Bagh areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 626 Grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 × 80 × 60 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale green, grey and cream-coloured rock appears consistent with altered peridotite or serpentinite. Pakistani demantoid is known to occur in serpentinite formed through alteration of ultramafic rocks. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hongkong.gia.edu\/gems-gemology\/winter-2014-gemnews-demantoid-baluchistan-province-pakistan?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" title=\"Demantoid from Baluchistan Province in Pakistan\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGIA\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serpentinite with calcite veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatments:\u003c\/strong\u003e None — 100% natural, earthly mined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen features are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enumerous visible green garnet crystals;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseveral reasonably well-formed crystal faces;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtrasting white vein material;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural garnet-on-matrix presentation;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evariation from translucent green edges to dark, lustrous crystal centres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndradite garnets from Pakistan's serpentinite belts are documented in mineralogical literature as a distinct occurrence. This specimen have multiple growth points across the matrix surface, which is typical of the cluster habit found in this region. The green color in andradite is caused by iron content within the calcium-iron silicate structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs — Green Demantoid Garnet Specimens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: What is the difference between demantoid garnet and other green garnets like tsavorite?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemantoid is the green variety of andradite garnet (calcium-iron silicate), while tsavorite is the green variety of grossular garnet (calcium-aluminum silicate). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: Can a green andradite garnet on matrix be used for faceting, or is it only a display specimen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo it can not be faceted. This specimen is only for display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQ: How should a natural garnet mineral specimen be stored and cleaned?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore away from direct sunlight and humidity extremes; a display case or mineral tray works well. For cleaning, use a soft dry brush or slightly damp cloth — avoid ultrasonic cleaners and\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkmarketgems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53082834829601,"sku":"GGAR-626","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/4665\/0401\/files\/Natural_Green_Demantoid.webp?v=1785323236","url":"https:\/\/www.folkmarketgems.com\/products\/green-demantoid-garnet-matrix","provider":"Folkmarketgems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}