GARNET STAR Idaho state gemstone - Large rough garnets, 66-140 grams Lot:D or lighter pink banding

or lighter pink banding

Amethyst spirit quartz was discovered around 20 years ago in the Magalies Mountains of Northern South Africa

There is a lovely red-orange beneath areas of the crystals

Grape Agate is a rare stone said to promote intuition

I enjoy giving stones to random people and they really like these carnelians

GARNET STAR Idaho state gemstone - Large rough garnets, 66-140 grams Lot:D or lighter pink bandingIDAHO STAR GARNET Star Garnets are more rare than either Star Rubies or Star Sapphires. Normally the star in the Idaho Garnet has four rays, but occasionally one has six. The stars will not be evident until the garnet is cut. The color is usually dark purple or plum and the star seems to glide or float across the dark surface. The star is caused by intrusions of the mineral rutile. There are numerous variety of garnet in colors from red to green.