Spessartine from Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Fujian, China - image 1
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Spessartine from Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Fujian, China

Spessartine with fluorite on feldspar and smoky quartz, 2.8 cm, from Tongbei, Zhangzhou, Fujian, China. Rob Lavinsky collection, ex Ralph Clark, ex Wendell Wilson, ex Daniel Trinchillo; Jingnan Zhang photo.

Product details

SpeciesSpessartineFluoriteQuartzFeldsparSmoky quartz
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityChina, Fujian, Tongbei
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 56
Current owner
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The Arkenstone
Member since 2026

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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 Tongbei, China
Tongbei spessartine, China — orange to red-orange garnet crystals with smoky quartz and microcline; gemmy luster, elegant pockets, collector appeal.
Locality guide
Tongbei
Tongbei, China locality: orange spessartine garnets in granite pockets with smoky quartz, iconic minerals prized by collectors for color and rarity.