Raspberry grossular garnet forms primarily in skarn deposits, which are created by the contact metamorphism of impure limestone or other calcium-rich rocks. The distinctive raspberry-red or pink color is a result of trace amounts of manganese within the mineral's chemical structure.
This piece also features vesuvianite (also known as idocrase), a yellow calcium aluminum magnesium silicate mineral with a tetragonal crystal system.
Associated with the heart chakra, promoting self-love and the connection between the heart and the divine.
Sourced from Sierra de Cruces, Sierra Mojada Municipality, Coahuila, Mexico.
Approx. Weight & Dimensions:
-50g - 1" x 1.5" x 1.75"
