Almandine Garnet Rough Crystal Lot from Skardu, Pakistan – 640 g

Acquire a substantial 640 g lot of natural almandine garnet rough crystals sourced directly from the high-altitude metamorphic terrains of Skardu, Pakistan (SKU: CL1219). Famous for yielding fine garnet specimens, the Skardu region produces almandines with deep wine-red to rich brownish-red color saturation and sub-adamantine to vitreous luster. The rough crystals in this collection exhibit characteristic dodecahedral and trapezohedral geometric crystal faces, fine natural surface etching, and excellent weight density. An ideal specimen collection for mineral collectors, lapidary artists, gem cutters, cabochon crafting, or educational mineral sets.