Can someone identified this rock or gemstone for me?

12eighteen12

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IAMZIM

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It's tough to tell in the pics, the crystal structure reminds me of garnet, but I can't say.
 

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MrLee

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Ya, looks like a grossular garnet. Where did you find it?
 

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DDancer

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Tumbling would likely break it up. You can try hand polishing it with emery paper but I'd just keep it as it is.
 

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