Microscopy and EPMA studies were applied to garnets from the Astamal Fe-LREE skarn deposit.
Three type of garnet are identified based on microscopic and mineral chemistry studies.
Garnet (II) yielded the highest Cu and Ni concentrations (up to 1997 ppm and 1283 ppm, respectively), and
There are a grossular/almandine rich discrete domain inside garnet (III).