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Spessartine, Schorl, Quartz

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Spessartine with schorl on quartz, 8.9 cm, from the Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Benjamin DeCamp photo.

Product details

Species
Spessartine, Quartz, SchorlAbout Spessartine →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar Valley
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 59

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Mineral guide
Learn about Spessartine
(Mn3Al2Si3O12) is the vivid orange garnet prized for gemmy, sharp crystals and brilliant luster; forms with smoky quartz and feldspar.
Regional guide
Spessartine from Shigar Valley
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