Green Garnet Crystal India Natural Mineral Specimen 5-15mm Rare

Green Garnet – Natural Mineral Specimen from India (5–15mm)

This Green Garnet specimen from India is a genuine natural mineral crystal, selected for its attractive colour, defined crystal habit, and collector appeal. Measuring approximately 5–15mm (full sizing please see photo), each piece is carefully chosen for clarity, form, and overall presentation. The photograph provided shows an example of the actual specimen you will receive. Every crystal includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it as a genuine mineral specimen.

Mineral Group & Crystal Structure

Garnet is a group of silicate minerals sharing a common crystal structure and belonging to the nesosilicate subclass. Green garnet varieties are commonly associated with species such as grossular (calcium aluminium silicate – Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃) or andradite (calcium iron silicate – Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃), depending on the precise chemical composition and locality.

All garnets crystallise in the isometric (cubic) crystal system, typically forming:

• Dodecahedral crystals (12 faces)

• Trapezohedral crystals (24 faces)

• Well-formed equidimensional crystal shapes

With a hardness of 6.5–7.5 on the Mohs scale, garnet is a durable mineral suitable for long-term display and study collections.

Colour, Transparency & Visual Characteristics

This Green Garnet specimen may display:

• Light green to rich olive or deeper green tones

• Vitreous (glass-like) lustre

• Transparent to translucent edges

• Naturally formed crystal faces

• Subtle internal inclusions or zoning

The green colour in garnet is typically influenced by trace elements such as iron or chromium within the crystal structure. Under strong lighting, thinner areas may show attractive internal depth and colour saturation.

Each 5–15mm specimen is unique in crystal habit, colour intensity, and surface texture, reflecting its natural geological formation.

Geological Formation & Indian Locality Context

India is known for producing a variety of garnet species from both metamorphic and skarn-related environments. Green garnets commonly form in:

• Metamorphic rocks such as schist and gneiss

• Contact metamorphic zones (skarns) where igneous intrusions interact with limestone

• Calcium-rich geological settings conducive to grossular or andradite formation

During metamorphism or metasomatic processes, heat and pressure cause mineral components to recrystallise, forming garnet crystals within host rock. Over geological timescales, weathering may release individual crystals, making them available as natural mineral specimens.

Indian green garnets are valued for their vibrant colour and well-defined crystal forms in compact collector sizes.

Size, Presentation & Authenticity

• Mineral: Green Garnet

• Crystal System: Isometric (Cubic)

• Origin: India

• Size: Approximately 5–15mm (please refer to photo for full sizing reference)

• Authenticity: Includes Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card

The compact size makes this specimen ideal for micromount collections, mineral display cases, educational geology sets, or as a thoughtful natural history gift. Despite its small scale, the crystal retains strong visual presence and classic garnet symmetry.

Collecting & Traditional Associations

Garnets have been admired and collected for centuries due to their colour range, durability, and distinctive geometric crystal growth. Green garnet varieties are particularly sought after for their vibrant tones and contrast with more commonly known red garnets.

In spiritual traditions, green garnet is traditionally associated with growth and renewal; these interpretations are cultural rather than scientific. From a mineralogical perspective, the appeal lies in its crystal structure, geological origin, and natural colour variation.

A genuine Green Garnet crystal from India, offering classic isometric symmetry and vibrant natural colour in a collectible 5–15mm size.