Almandine

specimen number:
2063500

location:
Granatenkogel, Gaisberg valley, Obergurgl, Gurgler valley, Solden, Imst, Tyrol, Austria

description:
Classic Alpine European specimen with several lustrous sharp crystals of almandine to 3.0 cm in size embedded up on a green schist matrix. In great condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.

Situated in the rugged alpine terrain of the Gaisberg and Gurgler valleys near Obergurgl, Solden, and Imst in Tyrol, Austria, the Granatenkogel is a prominent peak celebrated for its exceptional metamorphic geology. The local mica schists and gneisses formed under intense heat and pressure during regional tectonic events, creating rich deposits of deep red almandine garnet. Historically, these striking crystals were harvested for industrial abrasives and minor jewelry use, turning the region into a historic site for mineral extraction. Today, the slopes remain a legendary destination for mineral collectors and alpine hikers searching for well-developed almandine specimens weathered directly out of the surrounding rock matrix.

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