Raspberry Garnet Specimen #1 Location_South Africa The type of Bastnasite it

The type of Bastnasite it is will differ depending on which rare earth element is most dominant

due to its metallic brassy colour

Also known as Cintimani Stone or Arizonaite

as it was believed to be coloured pink by the presence of Lithium inclusions within the crystals

They are a rare formation that is found in the 300 million year old shale just above a coal seam in the Sparta Mine

Raspberry Garnet Specimen #1 Location_South Africa The type of Bastnasite itThis lovely specimen of Raspberry Garnet is covered with good sized pink raspberry crystals,and is from Sierra de las Cruces in Mexico. You will receive the exact Garnet crystal shown in the photos. Rhodolite Garnet is a name that is generally applied to Pyrope Garnets, but has also been used to refer to Almandine Garnet, and can be found in shades of red, purple and pink. Garnet Healing Properties include: Promoting courage, joy and creativity