Demantoid Garnet
Browse rare natural demantoid garnet specimens from the Muslim Bagh and Balochistan ultrabasic ophiolite belts. Renowned for brilliant emerald-green and olive andradite crystals exhibiting fiery adamantine luster.
Muslim Bagh Demantoid Garnet on Serpentine Matrix
Demantoid is the most valuable variety of andradite garnet. Sourced from the ultramafic ophiolite complex of Muslim Bagh, Balochistan, these crystals form in narrow serpentinized fractures and are prized for their high refractive index and intense green hue.
Key Specimen Details:
- Color Range: Electric chromium green, apple green, and olive.
- Setting: Clustered naturally within veins of white asbestos and dark green serpentine host rock.