Crystals & Minerals

Product Name: Natural Grossular Garnet
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:  27x14x13 mm / 1.1x0.5x0.5 inches Specimen  
                       35x33x33 mm / 1.4x1.3x1.3 inches Box  
Weight:  8.5 Grams / 0.3 Ounce
Origin: Mined in Eden Mills, Vermont, USA

Product Name: Natural Grossular Garnet
Specimen Size:  Thumbnail-Sized  
Dimensions:  23x19x21 mm / 0.9x0.7x0.8 inches Specimen  
                       35x33x33 mm / 1.4x1.3x1.3 inches Box  
Weight:  23.3 Grams / 0.8 Ounce (incl Box)   
Origin: Mined in Eden Mills, Vermont, USA

Color change garnet refers to a type of garnet gemstone that exhibits a distinct color change when viewed under different lighting conditions. This phenomenon is known as "alexandrite effect," named after the alexandrite gemstone, which is famous for its dramatic color shift.

Color change garnets typically appear green or bluish-green in daylight or fluorescent lighting and shift to purplish-red or reddish-purple under incandescent lighting or in the presence of candlelight. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of different wavelengths of light with the trace elements or impurities present in the garnet's crystal structure.  The most valuable color change garnets display a strong and noticeable shift between the two primary colors.

Color Change Garnet is thought to possess qualities such as adaptability, transformation, and balance. The color shift is often likened to personal growth and the ability to navigate changing circumstances. This gemstone is believed to enhance perception and awareness, potentially offering new perspectives on situations. It's also associated with inner strength and courage, with the color shift symbolizing the ability to overcome challenges. 

Product Type: Raw Color Change Garnet  
Approx Weight (per piece):  2.4ct  
Size:  7.2x5.8mm  
Color: Color Change Olive Green to Pink  
Origin: Africa  
Treatment:  None 

Color change garnet refers to a type of garnet gemstone that exhibits a distinct color change when viewed under different lighting conditions. This phenomenon is known as "alexandrite effect," named after the alexandrite gemstone, which is famous for its dramatic color shift.

Color change garnets typically appear green or bluish-green in daylight or fluorescent lighting and shift to purplish-red or reddish-purple under incandescent lighting or in the presence of candlelight. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of different wavelengths of light with the trace elements or impurities present in the garnet's crystal structure.  The most valuable color change garnets display a strong and noticeable shift between the two primary colors.

Color Change Garnet is thought to possess qualities such as adaptability, transformation, and balance. The color shift is often likened to personal growth and the ability to navigate changing circumstances. This gemstone is believed to enhance perception and awareness, potentially offering new perspectives on situations. It's also associated with inner strength and courage, with the color shift symbolizing the ability to overcome challenges. 

Product Type: Raw Color Change Garnet  
Approx Weight (per piece):  2.1ct  
Size:  8.0x5.8mm  
Color: Color Change Olive Green to Pink  
Origin: Africa  
Treatment:  None  

We have for you a lustrous, striated diopside crystal partially coated with streaks of emerald-green chrome-bearing grossular crystals.  This is a very showy specimen that will display very well within your collection.

Name: Diopside with Grossular Crystal Cluster
Specimen Size:  Large Cabinet-Sized
Dimensions: 129x63x37 mm / 5.1x2.5x1.5 inches
Weight:   326.8 grams / 11.5 Ounces
Origin: Mined at Orford Nickel mine, St-Denis-de-Brompton, Le Val-Saint-François RCM, Estrie, Québec, Canada

Color change garnet refers to a type of garnet gemstone that exhibits a distinct color change when viewed under different lighting conditions. This phenomenon is known as "alexandrite effect," named after the alexandrite gemstone, which is famous for its dramatic color shift.

Color change garnets typically appear green or bluish-green in daylight or fluorescent lighting and shift to purplish-red or reddish-purple under incandescent lighting or in the presence of candlelight. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of different wavelengths of light with the trace elements or impurities present in the garnet's crystal structure.  The most valuable color change garnets display a strong and noticeable shift between the two primary colors.

Color Change Garnet is thought to possess qualities such as adaptability, transformation, and balance. The color shift is often likened to personal growth and the ability to navigate changing circumstances. This gemstone is believed to enhance perception and awareness, potentially offering new perspectives on situations. It's also associated with inner strength and courage, with the color shift symbolizing the ability to overcome challenges. 

Product Type: Raw Color Change Garnet  
Approx Weight (per piece):  2.0ct  
Size:  6.8x6.6mm  
Color: Color Change Olive Green to Pink  
Origin: Africa  
Treatment:  None

You will receive 1 Grossular Garnet crystal cluster selected at random.  Each  crystal cluster is beautiful and unique, variations in size, shape and color should be expected.  Note the specimens shown in the photos represent a small selection of what we have in stock, the size, shape and color of the specimen we send will vary, but will be within the size range indicated below. 

Grossular garnets are a variety of garnet known for their diverse range of colors, transparency, and wide occurrence across different geological settings. The grossular garnet specimens from Lake Jaco, Chihuahua, Mexico are renowned for their classic crystal shape and attractive yellow-green coloration.  These particular clusters are beautiful and intricate formations.

Garnets are believed to have properties associated with vitality, courage, and creativity. They are thought to bring balance and stability.

You will receive 1 of the Grossular Garnets pictured, selected at random.

Grossular garnets are a variety of garnet known for their diverse range of colors, transparency, and wide occurrence across different geological settings. The grossular garnet specimens from Lake Jaco, Chihuahua, Mexico are renowned for their classic crystal shape and attractive yellow-green coloration.

Garnets are believed to have properties associated with vitality, courage, and creativity. They are thought to bring balance and stability.

Name: Grossular Garnet Crystal
Specimen Size:  Miniature-Sized
Dimensions: 28 - 33 mm / 1.1 - 1.3 inches
Weight:   22 - 36 grams /  0.8 - 1.3 Ounces
Origin: Lake Jaco, Mexico