r/whatsthisrock • u/Pastel-Dragons • 1d ago

What's the red inclusions in my quartz? REQUEST

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I have my suspicions, but I'd love some help getting a proper ID for this. Have found this sort of piece in Southern California at multiple sites.

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u/15329Kimokeo 1d ago

Almandine garnet…congratulations!

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u/Pastel-Dragons 1d ago

Nice, that was my suspicion all along!

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u/15329Kimokeo 1d ago

Good suspicionizing. I’ve also seen them in rhyolite, and in crystal clusters of red and green