0.55 lbs Pink Garnet from Coahuila (1 pc) - Collector Minerals L226
This specimen represents one of the most prestigious and recognized mineral associations in Mexico: Grossularite (Pink / Raspberry Garnet) from the state of Coahuila, specifically from the Sierra de Cruces region in the municipality of Múzquiz. This locality is internationally renowned for producing some of the most beautiful pink garnets in the world, formed in skarn environments resulting from contact metamorphism between intrusive igneous rocks and limestones, a paragenesis highly appreciated by both collectors and students of mineralogy.
The piece, weighing 0.55 lbs (251 grams) and measuring 7.5 x 7 x 4.5 cm, is a specimen of ideal size for display in a showcase. In it, the garnet crystals with the typical dodecahedral and trapezohedral habit of the isometric system are clearly distinguished, with their characteristic raspberry-pink to magenta color, showing in several points the typical darker zonal core surrounded by more translucent edges of intense pink tone. These crystals are uniformly disseminated on a white and grayish skarn matrix, composed mainly of calcite, wollastonite and other calcium silicates, with subtle greenish and yellowish zones that add complexity and mineralogical richness to the whole.
The detailed photographs reveal the beauty of this association: the contrast between the vibrant pink of the garnets and the light, neutral background of the skarn matrix creates a very attractive and balanced visual effect, characteristic of the finest specimens from this locality. This combination not only has high aesthetic value, but also significant scientific value, as it exemplarily illustrates the contact metamorphism processes that gave rise to the Coahuila skarns, where the special geochemical conditions allowed the crystallization of these calcium- and aluminum-rich garnets.
As revealed by the photographs, this unique piece offers a homogeneous distribution of garnet crystals over its entire surface, with areas of higher concentration and others where the matrix predominates, providing a complete visual experience from any angle. It is an exceptional selection for serious collectors looking for representative specimens from this classic Mexican locality, perfect for both mineralogical study and prominent display in any collection.
Specimen Specifications:
- Quantity: 1 natural pc.
- Total weight: 0.55 lbs.
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 7 x 4.5 cm.
- Minerals: Grossularite (Pink / Raspberry Garnet).
- Locality: Coahuila, Mexico (Sierra de Cruces, Múzquiz).
- Reference: 526 - Lot 226.
