Garnet 5-8mm Natural Nugget - 15-16 Inch Sea Sediment Jasper Sage Agate forms in volcanish

Sage Agate forms in volcanish ash

There are 2 specimens pictured to show that there are variations in the size and color

Yours is truly one-of-a-kind

originally from the Lapis to Lazuli mine in Afghanistan

often dating back centuries or even millennia (from periods like the Gandhara civilization or earlier)

Garnet 5-8mm Natural Nugget - 15-16 Inch Sea Sediment Jasper Sage Agate forms in volcanishGarnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms, but differ in chemical composition. The different species are pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular (varieties of which are hessonite or cinnamon stone and tsavorite), uvarovite and andradite.