Kimzeyite

Kimzeyite, a rare zirconium/titanium garnet (often referred to as just “zirconium garnet”) in the ugrandite group. This specimen is from Perovskite Hill, near Magnet Cove (Hot Spring County). It is named after the Kimzey family, also of Magnet Cove.

closeup of textured stone resembling a peach pit

Photo by Alan Guisewite