Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina There is a clear indication

There is a clear indication of where the enamel ends and the root of the tooth begins

Please allow for slight differences

This point is large enough to show both the purity of clear quartz

It is estimated that females grew the largest

These specimens are found in the United States

Garnets in Chlorite Matrix - North Carolina There is a clear indicationHere is an eye catching example of almandine garnets settled nicely into a schist matrix. The matrix is chlorite muscovite schist, commonly found in the mountains of North Carolina, United States. As you can see in the photos, this piece is loaded with garnets, a great example for anyone who loves garnets. This specimen somehow looks rugged and yet elegant all at the same time. Many of the specimens similar to this are found by either our own staff or