{"product_id":"hand-made-new-zealand-schist-with-red-garnets-display-slab-small-ref-0117","title":"Hand Made New Zealand Schist With Red Garnets Display Slab (Small) Ref: 0117","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand schist containing red garnets (commonly almandine) is an iconic metamorphic rock widely found across the South Island. It forms when sedimentary rocks are subjected to intense tectonic heat and pressure, forcing distinct, shiny mica layers and deep-red garnet crystals to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Geological \u0026amp; Regional Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Haast Schist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most of this garnet-bearing rock belongs to the extensive Haast Schist belt, which forms the basement rock of the Southern Alps and outcrops heavily in Central Otago and Westland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Garnet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red garnets found in New Zealand schist are typically almandine. While they display a beautiful deep red hue, they are usually too fractured or flawed to be used as high-grade gemstones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e In specific pockets of South Westland, you can find a calcium-rich red variety known as hessonite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 0117 (For my use)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48303000518848,"sku":"0117","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260514_192534.jpg?v=1779090398","url":"https:\/\/kiwi-collects.myshopify.com\/products\/hand-made-new-zealand-schist-with-red-garnets-display-slab-small-ref-0117","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}