What might this be

[Grug]

Hello,
I found this in a granite retaining wall and was wondering what it might be? Was quite interesting looking.

Thanks

[lukeshoey]

A garnet maybe?

[Jimnyjerry]

Welcome to ALF Grug.

It certainly screams garnet to me.

[Grug]

Thanks,
It broke pretty easily when I tried to get it out. Its not in any way transparent.
Might keep an eye out for things like this from now on.

[nssian]

Thanks,
It broke pretty easily when I tried to get it out. Its not in any way transparent.
Might keep an eye out for things like this from now on.

Judging by the size, shape and colour I think it might be a copper or iron Pyrite crystal.
I find a lot of these when I am panning for gold, usually quite small though (pin head size)
Check with a magnet !

[Lapis Lupinus]

If it has a metallic sheen, it probably is pyrite. If reddish and translucent or transparent, maybe garnet as Jimneyjerry said.