Garnet in matrix

[Oregon Viking]

My Grandmother got this in the 60's, Juneau Alaska. Paid a kid 5 bucks. The kids would take sledgehammers, pound the matrix/rock and then sell to the tourists.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Cry Of The Eagle: History And Legends Of The Cherokee Indians And Their Buried Treasure - Grab it through Amazon!

[Blak bart]

Nice speciman....garnet looks fairly gemmy!!

 

[traveller777]

Looks like a nice almandine garnet in ryolite matrix. Thanks for sharing
I have the twins for it I found on a western state rockhound trip.

 

[fuss]

I have several of these from Wrangell Island Alaska. The matrix is a Mica Schist.