During the Middle Ages, some people believed dragons had eyes made of garnets. These translucent garnets are still attached to the graphite schist where they formed. When backlit by a flashlight, they look like "dragon eyes." This specimen came from the Red Embers Mine in Erving, Massachusetts, USA. "Fiery Dragon Eyes (Red Embers Garnet)," photo by Mike Beauregard. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Translucent Red Garnet Specimen from United States
During the Middle Ages, some people believed dragons had eyes made of garnets. These translucent garnets are still attached to the graphite schist where they formed. When backlit by a flashlight, they look like "dragon eyes." This specimen came from the Red Embers Mine in Erving, Massachusetts, USA. "Fiery Dragon Eyes (Red Embers Garnet)," photo by Mike Beauregard. Licensed under CC By 2.0.
Article: Garnet Symbolism
Credit: Mike Beauregard
| Gemstone | Garnet |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | United States |
| Origin details | Red Embers Mine in Erving, Massachusetts |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | Red |
| Transparency | Translucent |