GARNET STAR Idaho state gemstone - Large rough garnets, 66-140 grams Lot:D Most are between 5/16" and

Most are between 5/16" and 5/8" long

or lighter pink banding

this one is the best in the entire lot

These Small sized stones are sold by weight and have been screened and hand-sorted for size

Probably Mexico

GARNET STAR Idaho state gemstone - Large rough garnets, 66-140 grams Lot:D Most are between 5/16" andIDAHO STAR GARNET Star Garnets are more rare than either Star Rubies or Star Sapphires. Normally the star in the Idaho Garnet has four rays, but occasionally one has six. The stars will not be evident until the garnet is cut. The color is usually dark purple or plum and the star seems to glide or float across the dark surface. The star is caused by intrusions of the mineral rutile. There are numerous variety of garnet in colors from red to green.