Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina Chemical Formula: Ca(VO)Si4O10·4(H2O)

Chemical Formula: Ca(VO)Si4O10·4(H2O)

Their shells were chambered allowing them to propel themselves through the water

Precipitation has to flow through the Earth's surface

67% Nickel

It was not until 1974 that a specimen of Larimar was washed up on the beach by a gentleman named Miguel

Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina Chemical Formula: Ca(VO)Si4O10·4(H2O)Here 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. The contrast of this specimen is unmatched. Many of the specimens similar to this are found by either our own staff or good friends of the company