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Spessartine, Fluorite, Feldspar, Smoky Quartz

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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

Species
Spessartine, Fluorite, Quartz, Feldspar, Smoky quartzAbout Spessartine →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
China, Fujian, TongbeiRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 56

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Daniel Trinchillo (Fine Minerals International)Not disclosed
—Wendell WilsonNot disclosed
—Ralph ClarkNot 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.
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.