{"product_id":"garnet-in-graphite-specimen-0-88-lb-red-embers-mine-massachusetts","title":"Garnet in Graphite Specimen — Red Embers Mine, Massachusetts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGarnet in Graphite — Red Embers Mine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn almandine garnet in graphite matrix from the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Embers Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e in Erving, Massachusetts. 0.875 lbs with vivid ruby-red garnet crystals embedded in lustrous dark graphite — each one a natural dodecahedron formed 400 million years ago during the Acadian orogeny. A collectible American mineral specimen from one of the most celebrated garnet localities in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/garnet-in-graphite-red-embers-mine\"\u003eRead the full story: Garnet in Graphite from the Red Embers Mine →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANCIENT · RARE · IRREPLACEABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"collapsible-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAbout Red Embers Mine\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Embers Mine in Franklin County, Massachusetts produces almandine garnets crystallized within graphite schist. The deep red crystals against metallic graphite matrix makes these among the most visually striking specimens in American mineralogy. The deposit is diminishing, making each specimen increasingly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/garnet-in-graphite-red-embers-mine\"\u003eLearn more →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"collapsible-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDetails\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral: Almandine Garnet in Graphite Matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.875 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx 9x4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Red Embers Mine, Erving, Massachusetts, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"collapsible-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eExplore More\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/garnet-in-graphite-red-embers-mine\"\u003eRed Embers Mine Story\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collectors-edition\"\u003eCollector's Edition\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-arrivals\"\u003eNew Arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Avant","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":53713224597793,"sku":"AVANT-GIG-875","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/6845\/3410\/files\/IMG_6322-low.gif?v=1791935734","url":"https:\/\/www.crystals.com\/products\/garnet-in-graphite-specimen-0-88-lb-red-embers-mine-massachusetts","provider":"CRYSTALS.COM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}