{"product_id":"etched-almandine-garnet-on-feldspar-skardu-pakistan","title":"Etched Almandine Garnet on Feldspar – Skardu Pakistan","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSourced from the prestigious pegmatite fields of the Karakoram range, this 48.6ct specimen features a primary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eAlmandine Garnet\u003c\/b\u003e crystal with a distinct natural \"etched\" surface. Unlike the sharp, smooth faces of standard garnets, this crystal underwent a natural dissolution process late in its formation. The result is a surface covered in intricate, geometric pits and \"v-shaped\" hillocks that catch the light in a unique, frosted shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe garnet displays the deep, saturated burgundy-to-red color characteristic of the Almandine variety. It sits in a high-contrast position atop a white \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"152\"\u003eFeldspar\u003c\/b\u003e matrix. The stark white of the feldspar acts as a natural spotlight, allowing the dark, rich tones of the garnet to be the focal point of the specimen. At 31mm wide, this is an excellent thumbnail-to-small-cabinet piece that tells a story of the shifting chemical environments within a gem pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635918045471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/393.jpg?v=1771148159","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/etched-almandine-garnet-on-feldspar-skardu-pakistan","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}