Green Garnet Crystal India Natural Grossular Garnet Mineral Specimen
£ 7.20
GREEN GARNET – NATURAL GARNET CRYSTAL FROM INDIAThis Green Garnet specimen is a genuine natural mineral sourced from India, a
region known for producing attractive garnet crystals in a range of colours. The photograph shows the exact piece you will receive, carefully chosen for its colour, crystal form, and overall mineral quality. Full sizing details are available in the listing photos to provide accurate scale and proportions.Your specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it as a genuine Green Garnet mineral example. MINERAL SPECIES & SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATIONGreen Garnet typically belongs to the Grossular or Andradite species within the garnet group, depending on its precise chemical composition. Garnets share the general chemical formula X₃Y₂(SiO₄)₃, where elements such as calcium, iron, aluminium, and chromium may substitute within the crystal structure.Grossular garnet has the formula Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃, while andradite is Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃. Green coloration can result from trace elements such as chromium or iron within the structure.Garnets crystallise in the isometric (cubic) crystal system, often forming well-defined dodecahedral or trapezohedral crystals. With a Mohs hardness ranging from approximately 6.5 to 7.5, garnet is durable and suitable for display and long-term collection. It typically exhibits a vitreous lustre and lacks cleavage, showing uneven to conchoidal fracture. COLOUR, CRYSTAL HABIT & SURFACE FEATURESGreen Garnet from India may range in colour from soft olive and moss green to deeper forest or yellowish-green tones. Some specimens display slight translucency at crystal edges, while others are more opaque depending on formation conditions.Well-formed garnet crystals often show sharp geometric faces characteristic of cubic symmetry. Natural surface textures, minor contact marks, or matrix attachment points may be present, reflecting authentic geological growth.The colour is natural and derived from trace element content within the crystal lattice. No artificial dyes or treatments are present. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION – INDIAGarnet commonly forms in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and marble, as well as in skarn deposits and certain igneous environments. In India, green garnet is often associated with metamorphic terrains where calcium-rich rocks have undergone high temperature and pressure conditions.During metamorphism, elements reorganise into stable mineral structures, allowing garnet crystals to grow within the host rock. Over time, weathering and erosion expose these crystals, making them accessible for collection.Associated minerals in such geological environments may include quartz, mica, feldspar, calcite, and other silicate minerals. COLLECTING, DISPLAY & TRADITIONAL ASSOCIATIONSGreen Garnet is valued by mineral collectors for its distinctive cubic crystal habit and attractive natural colour. Its geometric symmetry and durability make it a striking addition to mineral cabinets or educational geological collections.The vibrant green tones also make it an appealing decorative display piece for desks or shelves.In various traditions, green garnet has been traditionally associated with growth and renewal in symbolic spiritual contexts. These associations are spiritual in nature and reflect cultural interpretations of green stones. AUTHENTICITY & INDIVIDUAL SELECTION• Genuine natural Green Garnet• Origin: India• Mineral group: Silicate (Garnet group)• Possible species: Grossular or Andradite series• Crystal system: Isometric (Cubic)• Carefully selected individual specimen• You will receive the exact crystal shown• Includes Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic cardEach Green Garnet forms through natural metamorphic processes over geological timescales, resulting in unique variations in crystal shape, colour intensity, and surface character in every individual piece.
region known for producing attractive garnet crystals in a range of colours. The photograph shows the exact piece you will receive, carefully chosen for its colour, crystal form, and overall mineral quality. Full sizing details are available in the listing photos to provide accurate scale and proportions.Your specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it as a genuine Green Garnet mineral example. MINERAL SPECIES & SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATIONGreen Garnet typically belongs to the Grossular or Andradite species within the garnet group, depending on its precise chemical composition. Garnets share the general chemical formula X₃Y₂(SiO₄)₃, where elements such as calcium, iron, aluminium, and chromium may substitute within the crystal structure.Grossular garnet has the formula Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃, while andradite is Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃. Green coloration can result from trace elements such as chromium or iron within the structure.Garnets crystallise in the isometric (cubic) crystal system, often forming well-defined dodecahedral or trapezohedral crystals. With a Mohs hardness ranging from approximately 6.5 to 7.5, garnet is durable and suitable for display and long-term collection. It typically exhibits a vitreous lustre and lacks cleavage, showing uneven to conchoidal fracture. COLOUR, CRYSTAL HABIT & SURFACE FEATURESGreen Garnet from India may range in colour from soft olive and moss green to deeper forest or yellowish-green tones. Some specimens display slight translucency at crystal edges, while others are more opaque depending on formation conditions.Well-formed garnet crystals often show sharp geometric faces characteristic of cubic symmetry. Natural surface textures, minor contact marks, or matrix attachment points may be present, reflecting authentic geological growth.The colour is natural and derived from trace element content within the crystal lattice. No artificial dyes or treatments are present. GEOLOGICAL FORMATION – INDIAGarnet commonly forms in metamorphic rocks such as schist, gneiss, and marble, as well as in skarn deposits and certain igneous environments. In India, green garnet is often associated with metamorphic terrains where calcium-rich rocks have undergone high temperature and pressure conditions.During metamorphism, elements reorganise into stable mineral structures, allowing garnet crystals to grow within the host rock. Over time, weathering and erosion expose these crystals, making them accessible for collection.Associated minerals in such geological environments may include quartz, mica, feldspar, calcite, and other silicate minerals. COLLECTING, DISPLAY & TRADITIONAL ASSOCIATIONSGreen Garnet is valued by mineral collectors for its distinctive cubic crystal habit and attractive natural colour. Its geometric symmetry and durability make it a striking addition to mineral cabinets or educational geological collections.The vibrant green tones also make it an appealing decorative display piece for desks or shelves.In various traditions, green garnet has been traditionally associated with growth and renewal in symbolic spiritual contexts. These associations are spiritual in nature and reflect cultural interpretations of green stones. AUTHENTICITY & INDIVIDUAL SELECTION• Genuine natural Green Garnet• Origin: India• Mineral group: Silicate (Garnet group)• Possible species: Grossular or Andradite series• Crystal system: Isometric (Cubic)• Carefully selected individual specimen• You will receive the exact crystal shown• Includes Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic cardEach Green Garnet forms through natural metamorphic processes over geological timescales, resulting in unique variations in crystal shape, colour intensity, and surface character in every individual piece.
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