Medium Melanite Garnet mineral specimen from Mali, Africa, shown in natural lighting on a wooden surface

Vendor:Rare Earth Gallery

Melanite Garnet (MD) Mali, Africa

$20.00

Each purchase includes one garnet of similar attributes to the photos, with slight variation in size, shape, and characteristics expected.

Natural mineral specimen sourced from Mali, Africa
Weight range: 20g to 40g
Each piece is unique; specimen variation is normal
Ideal for collectors or display purposes

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Melanite Garnet (MD) Mali, Africa

$20.00

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Specimen Details

Natural Melanite Garnet from Mali

Type: Melanite Garnet Origin: Mali, Africa Weight Range: 20g - 40g Variation: Size and shape vary by specimen Category: Minerals Vendor: Rare Earth Gallery

What arrives

One Melanite Garnet specimen similar to pictured attributes

Display and Collection Fit

Size and Variation

Suitable for display in mineral collections or as a specimen illustration

Ordering and Delivery

Shipping and Returns

Available Shipping Options

Shipping options vary; see checkout for rates and estimated delivery times.

Return Policy

30 day returns allowed; no restocking or label fees apply. See supplier policy for details.

Collected calm

A small monument in the hand

Distinctly Melanite

Spaces can feel busy and weightless at once—too many pieces competing, nothing with gravity. A Medium Melanite Garnet (MD) from Mali introduces a single, grounded note: compact, angular, and quietly reflective. Its hand-scale heft and geometric faces punctuate a vignette without noise. One piece, placed with intention, steadies the scene.

The room exhales

At roughly 1.5 by .75 by 1.5 inches and between 20–40 grams, each stone is sized for real rooms—desks, nightstands, and coffee tables where people linger. The deep black surface absorbs glare, then returns a muted sheen along crisp edges. Subtle shifts in size and shape keep the arrangement human. It feels discovered, not staged.

For the considered collector

Someone who edits their space with a few honest materials and appreciates natural geometry over ornament.

How it lives with you

Set one Melanite Garnet on a stack of books or a shallow tray to anchor a small arrangement of everyday objects.

Supplier Spotlight

Rare Earth Gallery

Rare Earth Gallery brings natural history into interiors through a curated selection of minerals and collectibles. Based in Bellingham, WA, the supplier focuses on crystals, gemstones, jewelry, seashells and other natural creations chosen for color, formation, texture and visual presence. Each specimen is presented with dimensions, origin details, and notes about natural variation so buyers can weigh scale and character before committing. That attention to selection and detail makes Rare Earth Gallery a source of single, display-ready pieces—whether you seek a dramatic centerpiece for a shelf, a study specimen for a collection, or a small talisman to wear. If you care about one-of-a-kind geological character and visible presence, these finds merit a place in view.

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Mineral Specific FAQs

Questions and Answers

What size should I expect?

Each medium piece is approximately 1.5" x .75" x 1.5" and weighs between 20–40 grams.

Will my stone look exactly like the photos?

No—your purchase is for one Garnet with similar attributes; size, shape, and other characteristics vary slightly by piece.

Where is this Garnet from?

It is sourced from Mali, Africa.

How many pieces are included?

One Melanite Garnet is included per purchase.

What makes it Melanite?

Melanite is a black variety of garnet; the piece shows dark, faceted surfaces characteristic of this type.