Spessartine

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Spessartine crystal, 3 cm, from Betchel Peak, Clarkia, Shoshone County, Idaho. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

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SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Pacific Northwest page 154
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Spessartine
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.
Spessartine
Regional guide
Spessartine from Shoshone County
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Locality guide
Shoshone County
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