{"product_id":"garnet-in-graphite-statement-specimen-1-94-lbs-red-embers-mine-massachusetts","title":"Rare Garnet in Graphite Statement Specimen — Red Embers Mine, Massachusetts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGarnet in Graphite — Red Embers Mine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA museum-grade almandine garnet in graphite matrix from the \u003cstrong\u003eRed Embers Mine\u003c\/strong\u003e in Erving, Massachusetts — one of the most celebrated garnet localities in the United States. This 1.94 lb specimen displays dozens of deep ruby-red almandine garnet crystals embedded in lustrous dark graphite, each one catching light like a blood-red gemstone set in black velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Embers Mine produces some of the finest garnet-in-graphite specimens in North America. This is an exceptional example — the size, garnet density, and crystal quality place it firmly in museum-grade territory. A piece this significant from Red Embers is increasingly rare as the deposit yields fewer large specimens. This is the largest piece in our collection.\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 Garnets\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmandine garnet (Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂) forms under extreme high-pressure metamorphic conditions deep within the earth's crust. At the Red Embers Mine in Franklin County, Massachusetts, these garnets crystallized within graphite schist during the Acadian orogeny — a mountain-building event approximately 400 million years ago. The contrast between the deep red, gem-quality almandine crystals and the metallic graphite matrix makes these specimens among the most visually striking in American mineralogy. Each garnet is a natural dodecahedron — the characteristic 12-faced crystal form that has fascinated mineralogists for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/garnet-in-graphite-red-embers-mine\"\u003eLearn more about what makes these specimens so rare →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"collapsible-section\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy This Piece is Special\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe largest garnet-in-graphite specimen in our collection at 1.94 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional garnet density — dozens of well-formed almandine crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum-grade quality with deep ruby-red color and natural luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Embers Mine is a diminishing deposit — large specimens are increasingly scarce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: ethically sourced from Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridges mineral collecting and geological history — 400 million years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eFormula: Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.94 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx 12x6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Red Embers Mine, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: ~400 million years (Devonian period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of a kind — museum-grade specimen\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":53713223450913,"sku":"AVANT-GIG-194","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/6845\/3410\/files\/IMG_6316-low.gif?v=1791934414","url":"https:\/\/www.crystals.com\/products\/garnet-in-graphite-statement-specimen-1-94-lbs-red-embers-mine-massachusetts","provider":"CRYSTALS.COM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}