{"id":2935,"date":"2026-09-04T13:55:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mineralien-weltweit.com\/product\/almandine-garnet-ledge-wrangell-alaska-garnet-crystals-matrix\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T14:35:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T12:35:21","slug":"almandine-garnet-ledge-wrangell-alaska-garnet-crystals-matrix","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/mineralien-weltweit.com\/en\/product\/almandine-garnet-ledge-wrangell-alaska-garnet-crystals-matrix\/","title":{"rendered":"Almandine from Garnet Ledge near Wrangell, Alaska \u2013 Red Garnet Crystals on Mica Schist"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Almandine specimen from Garnet Ledge near Wrangell in Alaska, USA, shows two clearly visible red Garnet crystals on a silvery-gray, mica-rich schist matrix. The larger Almandine measures approximately 1.0 \u00d7 1.0 cm and forms the visual centerpiece of the specimen due to its exposed position. A second crystal measuring approximately 7 \u00d7 8 mm is partly embedded in the matrix. <\/p>\n

Measuring 5.2 \u00d7 4.0 \u00d7 2.4 cm and weighing 55.5 g, this is a small cabinet specimen. The strong red color of the Almandine crystals contrasts clearly with the gray, strongly micaceous matrix. <\/p>\n

Red Almandine crystals on mica schist<\/h3>\n

The larger Almandine protrudes clearly from the matrix and shows several well-recognizable crystal faces. Depending on the lighting, its color ranges from dark red to more vivid red areas. <\/p>\n

The crystals are predominantly opaque. Only locally do thinner or more strongly illuminated areas allow a small amount of light to pass through. As a result, individual parts of the main crystal can appear distinctly redder under direct illumination than the darker crystal areas. <\/p>\n

In addition to the dominant main crystal, a second Almandine measuring approximately 7 \u00d7 8 mm is visible on another side of the matrix. This crystal is more strongly embedded in the schist, although its crystal form can still be clearly recognized. <\/p>\n

The silvery-gray matrix has a distinctly schistose texture and contains numerous small mica surfaces. This creates a strong visual contrast between the sparkling matrix and the red Garnet crystals. <\/p>\n

Almandine from Garnet Ledge near Wrangell<\/h3>\n

Garnet Ledge near Wrangell in Alaska is one of the classic localities for Almandine in the United States. The Garnets from this locality characteristically occur in mica-rich metamorphic rocks and have long been known as collector minerals. <\/p>\n

On this specimen, the well-positioned main crystal is the dominant feature. The additional second Almandine and the strongly textured mica-schist matrix give the piece a pronounced locality character. <\/p>\n

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Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Mineral<\/td>\nAlmandine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mineral Group<\/td>\nGarnet Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Locality<\/td>\nGarnet Ledge near Wrangell, Alaska, USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/td>\n5.2 \u00d7 4.0 \u00d7 2.4 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/td>\n55,5 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size category<\/td>\nSmall cabinet specimen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main crystal size<\/td>\napprox. 1.0 \u00d7 1.0 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Second crystal size<\/td>\napprox. 7 \u00d7 8 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color<\/td>\nRed to dark red<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transparency<\/td>\nPredominantly opaque, locally slightly light-transmitting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Luster<\/td>\nVitreous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal habit<\/td>\nWell-developed Garnet crystals with clearly recognizable crystal faces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal arrangement<\/td>\nOne dominant main crystal and a second Almandine partly embedded in the matrix<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matrix<\/td>\nSilvery-gray, mica-rich schist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special Feature<\/td>\nClassic locality; two clearly visible Almandine crystals on mica schist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This Almandine specimen from Garnet Ledge near Wrangell in Alaska, USA, shows two clearly visible red Garnet crystals on a silvery-gray, mica-rich schist matrix. The larger Almandine measures approximately 1.0 \u00d7 1.0 cm and forms the visual centerpiece of the specimen due to its exposed position. A second crystal measuring approximately 7 \u00d7 8 mm […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2931,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[351],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2935","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-minerals","first","instock","sold-individually","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\nAlmandine from Garnet Ledge, Alaska | Garnet on Matrix<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Almandine from Garnet Ledge near Wrangell, Alaska with two red Garnet crystals on silvery mica schist. 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