Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina many smaller termination along the

many smaller termination along the main crystal faces

this mineral will convert to another very sought-after mineral

The natural orange coloring is due to iron oxide sound in the rock

there are very tiny crystals that have grown over a layer of malachite

sending debris in all directions

Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina many smaller termination along theHere is an eye catching example of almandine garnets settled nicely into a schist matrix. The matrix is chlorite muscovite schist, commonly found in the mountains of North Carolina, United States. As you can see in the photos, this piece is loaded with garnets, a great example for anyone who loves garnets. This specimen somehow looks rugged and yet elegant all at the same time. Many of the specimens similar to this are found by either our own staff or