Almandine

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A loose sharp deep red lustrous crystal of almandine from this classic locality. In great condition. The specimen comes with a previous label from the collection of Ray DeMark.The geology of the Barton Garnet Mines on Gore Mountain features a unique ore body formed through deep-seated metamorphism of ancient igneous rocks, resulting in massive rock units containing exceptionally large, well-formed red crystals enclosed within hornblende and plagioclase rimes. Mining history began in 1878 when Henry Hudson Barton started commercial extraction to supply high-quality abrasive materials for woodworking and industrial sandpaper markets, eventually growing into the largest continuous garnet operation in the world. Today, the historic site operates as a popular destination for rockhounds and tourists who can search for mineral specimens while exploring a rich industrial heritage spanning nearly a century and a half.