Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina columnar crystals that can be

columnar crystals that can be thin or thick and contain a triangular cross-section when cut

mushroom-like patterns consisting of a couple of different hues of blue

There is one larger crack that does not seem to go through the whole tooth

and violets

This is a nice-sized piece for the price as well

Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina columnar crystals that can beHere 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