Grossular Garnet(Hessonite), Piedmont, Italy, Miniature-Sized SpecimenApprox. Dimensions: 1. 6 in x . 7 in x . 5 in Approx. Weight: 28 grams This Hessonite Garnet from Piedmont, Italy has a rich red color with barrel shaped, interconnected crystals with flat terminations. The specimen has an adamantine luster which creates a fabulous sparkle on its many and angled faces.

Bornite has a multicolored sheen that forms when the mineral is exposed to air creating a colorful tarnish

The specimen is light yellow in color with some white areas and a small amount of Amethyst attached at the sides and bottom

glassy surface with a gorgeous gem-like sheen

Weight: 515 grams

with other crystals also exhibiting twinning

Lighter shades of purple mix with darker shades to create a multi-hued

San Benito County

The lighter darker browns meet in a crosshatch pattern on the dodecahedral surface of this miniature-sized specimen

with some dark discoloration

less developed crystals tumbling around the edges

Weight: 252 grams

glittery crystals