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Spessartine

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Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals
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Spessartine crystal, 3 cm, from Betchel Peak, Clarkia, Shoshone County, Idaho. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

Product details

Species
SpessartineAbout Spessartine →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, Idaho, Shoshone County
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 154

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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 Shoshone County
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