Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina astron meaning "star" and phyllon

astron meaning "star" and phyllon meaning "leaf"

Fossil Type & Species: Compression & Pinnixia galliheri

35 ozFossil Type & Species: Body Fossil & Mammuthus primigenius

Some of the most popular are labeled as "Watermelon Tourmalines" as they are green with a pink center

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Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina astron meaning "star" and phyllonHere 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