Micro Garnet Crystals “Sand Rubies” 20g — Sabino Canyon, Tucson, Arizona

Micro Garnet Crystals "Sand Rubies" from Arizona.Deep-red “sand rubies” from Sabino Canyon — tiny garnet crystals the size of sand grains, weathered from granite and found by panning in desert streams. Their almandine–pyrope hues and bright glassy luster make them captivating micro-gems for collectors and jewelry artists. Each glass bottle contains 20g of garnet "sand rubies". • Mineral: Almandine Garnets• Locality: Sabino Canyon, Tucson, Arizona• Bottle size: 50 x 20mm• Gemstone weight: 20g• Category size: Micro gemstones• Includes: Specimen ID label Collector’s Note:These micro garnets are a beloved Tucson specialty, naturally concentrated in sandy creek beds below the Santa Catalina Mountains. They are carefully collected by panning—much like gold panning—then separated through a meticulous, multi-step sifting process to isolate the tiny garnets from the surrounding sand. Their vivid color, durable hardness, and classic locality make them ideal for micro-display vials, gem jars, res