Raspberry Pink Grossular Garnet Specimen – Sierra de las Cruces, Coahuila, Mexico | Choose Your Piece

Raspberry Pink Grossular Garnet Specimens – Sierra de las Cruces, Coahuila, Mexico

These exceptional raspberry pink grossular garnet specimens feature vivid, deeply saturated pink crystals set against a pale grey-white matrix. Sourced from the renowned Sierra de las Cruces deposit in Coahuila, Mexico, this material is highly sought after by mineral collectors worldwide — and increasingly scarce, as the mine is now permanently closed.

Choose your exact piece from the variants above. What you see is what you get.

• Size: Approx. 32–45 mm (small specimens; macro photography used)
• Origin: Sierra de las Cruces, Coahuila, Mexico
• Mineral: Grossular Garnet (Garnet group — nesosilicate)
• Crystal system: Isometric / dodecahedral
• Colour: Raspberry pink to deep rose-red
• Matrix: Grey-white granitic host rock

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About This Locality

The 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 closed-mine classics — 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.

Display & Care

• Display indoors away from direct sunlight to preserve colour vibrancy.
• Handle with care — crystal clusters can be delicate at matrix contact points.
• Clean gently with a soft dry brush; avoid water and chemical cleaners.
• Store safely in a padded display case or on a mineral stand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is grossular garnet?
Grossular 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.

Why is this material rare?
The 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.

Will I receive the exact piece shown?
Yes. Each variant corresponds to a specific, photographed specimen. Select your preferred piece from the options above — you will receive exactly that piece.

Is this ethically sourced?
Yes. All our specimens are responsibly sourced from known, reputable mineral localities and dealers.

Macro 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. Crystals are natural products — minor surface variations are part of their authentic character.