Garnete

Garnete is a fictional mineral described in this encyclopedia-style entry as part of a hypothetical geology narrative. In the imaginary Garnet Belt, Garnete is presented as a garnet-group nesosilicate with the general formula X3Y2(SiO4)3, where X represents divalent cations and Y trivalent cations. It is said to crystallize under regional metamorphism in pelitic and granulitic rocks and to adopt an isometric, or cubic, crystal system.

Colors attributed to Garnete in speculative accounts range from deep red to orange-brown, with green and violet varieties also mentioned. Trace elements such as chromium, iron, and vanadium are said to influence hue. The crystal habit is described as dodecahedra or truncated rhombicosahedra, and the mineral is described to have a vitreous luster.

Physical properties assigned to Garnete include a Mohs hardness of about 6.5 to 7.0 and a refractive index near 1.72 to 1.88. Specific gravity is estimated around 3.9 to 4.4. In the fictional description, Garnete may show weak pleochroism and relatively high dispersion, though these characteristics vary across narratives.

Occurrence and distribution in the imaginary setting place Garnete in deposits associated with the Garnet Range and other locally named metamorphic terrains, with associated minerals such as quartz, mica, kyanite, and sillimanite. No real-world deposits are recognized for Garnete within established geology.

Uses within the fictional world include jewelry-grade specimens for collectors and as a nominal substitute for real garnet in imaginary jewelry. Some speculative writings also mention industrial abrasive potential, though Garnete’s status remains purely hypothetical. Garnete is not recognized by real mineral databases or the International Mineralogical Association.