Dermantoid Garnet- Tubussis Farm, Dâures Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia

Dermantoid Garnet
Locality: Tubussis Farm, Dâures Constituency, Erongo Region, Namibia
Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm

Demantoid garnet is one of the rarest and most valuable members of the garnet family, prized for its exceptional brilliance, vibrant green color, and remarkable fire. Highly sought after by mineral collectors, natural demantoid garnets display sparkling, gem-quality forms and are among the most desirable green garnets in the mineral world.

The discovery of exceptional demantoid garnets at Tubussis Farm, Erongo Region, Namibia, established the locality as one of the world's premier modern sources of collector-quality material. Unlike many classic occurrences where the garnets are recovered loose, Tubussis produced beautifully developed crystals still attached to contrasting matrix, creating display pieces that are both aesthetically striking and highly collectible. These garnets commonly exhibit sharp dodecahedral to trapezohedral forms, excellent transparency, vivid green coloration, and exceptional luster.

Today, material from this locality remains highly sought after for its combination of color, quality, and display aesthetics. Fine examples from the early years of mining have become increasingly desirable as top-quality material has become less readily available.