Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina Blue topaz has gained popularity

Blue topaz has gained popularity over the years

it is still a beautiful piece to add to any collection

has just the right amount of minerals

especially those depicting the Virgin Mary

to say the least

Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina Blue topaz has gained popularityHere 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. The contrast of this specimen is unmatched. Many of the specimens similar to this are found by either our own staff or good friends of the company