Rocks, Minerals & Ores
Metamorphic Rocks and Minerals
Grossular garnet
Calcium aluminum silicateCoyote Front Range, Inyo County, CA
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Metamorphic Rocks and Minerals
Grossular garnet is a calcium aluminum silicate mineral that belongs to the garnet group. It forms in metamorphosed limestone and skarn deposits, often appearing in colors ranging from green to brown to honey-yellow. The Coyote Front Range in Inyo County, California, is a notable locality for this mineral, offering well-formed and sometimes gem-quality crystals. Grossular garnet is not only valued for its beauty but also for its role in revealing metamorphic conditions and mineral associations.