Genuine Alaskan Almandine crystal mineral in mica schist matrix, gift packaged in a velvet drawstring bag. Great mineral gift or collectible. Garnet is the January birthstone. In the U.S., perhaps the most well-known occurrences of garnet are Garnet Ledge and the Sitkine River on Wrangell Island, Alaska. Garnet is between 6.5-7.5 on the Moh's Hardness Scale. Garnet has both jewelry and industrial uses. You get one garnet specimen - photo is representative of the specimen you will receive. Measures 2"-2.5" x 1.5"-2.5". Sure to excite any mineral lover.