{"product_id":"raspberry-pink-grossular-garnet-specimen-coahuila-mexico","title":"Raspberry Pink Grossular Garnet Specimen – Sierra de las Cruces, Coahuila, Mexico | Choose Your Piece","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRaspberry Pink Grossular Garnet Specimens – Sierra de las Cruces, Coahuila, Mexico\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese exceptional raspberry pink grossular garnet specimens feature vivid, deeply saturated pink crystals set against a pale grey-white matrix. Sourced from the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eSierra de las Cruces deposit in Coahuila, Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e, this material is highly sought after by mineral collectors worldwide — and increasingly scarce, as \u003cstrong\u003ethe mine is now permanently closed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your exact piece from the variants above. What you see is what you get.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 32–45 mm (small specimens; macro photography used)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sierra de las Cruces, Coahuila, Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grossular Garnet (Garnet group — nesosilicate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isometric \/ dodecahedral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raspberry pink to deep rose-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-white granitic host rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/garnet\"\u003eGarnet collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore more rare finds in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mineral-specimens\"\u003eMineral Specimens collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Locality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sierra de las Cruces deposit in Coahuila, Mexico produced some of the finest raspberry-pink grossular garnets ever documented. With the mine now permanently closed, these specimens are considered \u003cstrong\u003eclosed-mine classics\u003c\/strong\u003e — their rarity and collectible value will only increase over time. Each piece is a permanent record of a unique geological moment that can never be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e away from direct sunlight to preserve colour vibrancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle with care\u003c\/strong\u003e — crystal clusters can be delicate at matrix contact points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean gently\u003c\/strong\u003e with a soft dry brush; avoid water and chemical cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore safely\u003c\/strong\u003e in a padded display case or on a mineral stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is grossular garnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrossular is a calcium aluminium silicate member of the garnet group. The raspberry-pink variety from Coahuila is among the most prized by collectors for its vivid colour and contrast against the white matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is this material rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sierra de las Cruces mine in Coahuila, Mexico — the primary source of this raspberry-pink colour variety — is now permanently closed. No new material is being produced, making existing specimens increasingly collectible and finite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive the exact piece shown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each variant corresponds to a specific, photographed specimen. Select your preferred piece from the options above — you will receive exactly that piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this ethically sourced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All our specimens are responsibly sourced from known, reputable mineral localities and dealers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMacro photography is used to show crystal detail and may make pieces appear larger than actual size. Please review all photos and dimensions carefully before purchasing. 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