{"product_id":"glowing-almandine-garnet-graphite","title":"Glowing' Almandine Garnet in Graphite — Red Embers Mine, MA","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic presentation of one of the Northeast’s most iconic mineral finds. \u003cspan class=\"citation-38 citation-end-38\"\u003eThis specimen from the famous Red Embers Mine in Erving, Massachusetts, features six vivid Almandine garnets suspended in a metallic, lustrous Graphite matrix.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-37 citation-end-37\"\u003eThese garnets are renowned for their 'ember-like' glow, a unique optical quality where the deep burgundy crystals ignite into a brilliant ruby-red when backlit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e We selected this piece for its superb contrast and the expert exposure of the garnet crystals, representing a masterfully prepared example of a world-class American locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIMEN DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineralogy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almandine Garnet in Graphite matrix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e10.7 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm (4.2 x 1.5 x 0.32 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60g (2.1 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Property: \u003c\/strong\u003eTranslucency \/ Backlit Glow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Red Embers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindat.org\/loc-260584.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRed Embers Mine, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAll specimens include a label bearing the mineral name and origin as well as provenance label(s) for the specimen, if any.\u003cbr\u003eNote: Each piece is handpicked for quality and uniqueness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatsby Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51925371224339,"sku":"GAR-SPE-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/0611\/0227\/files\/IMG_20250613_101937.jpg?v=1767760910","url":"https:\/\/gatsbygems.com\/products\/glowing-almandine-garnet-graphite","provider":"Gatsby Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}