Garnet crystal
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Garnet var. Almandine. Alaska.
All minerals have the ability to form natural geometric shapes called crystals. The form of the crystal depends on the underlying structure of the mineral. Garnet has a cubic habit. It can grow as cubes, but it usually forms dodecahedrons. Garnet is actually the name for a family of minerals. This particular garnet is a type of garnet called almandine.
Weight, 34g. This photograph is of the item offered for sale.