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Spessartine, Rhodonite, Galena

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Stretch Young
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Spessartine on rhodonite with galena, 3 cm, from the Broken Hill mine, New South Wales, Australia. Stretch Young collection, ex Irv Brown, ex Rob Lavinsky; Jingnan Zhang photo.

Product details

Species
Spessartine, Galena, RhodoniteAbout Spessartine →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Australia, New South Wales, MMM Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 43

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed
—Irv BrownNot disclosed

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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 MMM Mine
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