Another unknown piece

[AussieAiight]

Hello again, I was going through my collection and i came across this. I'm not sure what to make of it. There are small pockets in the rock around the gem with some crystal structures and small amounts of a yellow sponge looking material. I hope these pictures are high enough quality for identification, as of now i can only use my phone camera. This would've most likely been found in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Possibly even Colorado and Mexico. As always, any information would be much appreciated!

 

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[Rasputin]

This would've most likely been found in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Possibly even Colorado and Mexico.

Thanks for narrowing it down for us!

 

[DDancer]

Well he did stay in the western region Hahh!
Off hand I'd say its a garnet but the host rock I'm uncertain of.

 

[hvacker]

Looks like garnet to me also. I've got one around here somewhere. I sometimes hide things from myself.

 

[Las Vegas Bob]

A Garnet was my first thought.