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Spessartine, Cleavelandite, Muscovite

Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
0 for sale·Member since 2026
Spessartine crystal, 2 cm, with cleavelandite and muscovite, from the Little Three mine near Ramona, San Diego County, California. Collected by Louis Spaulding Jr., ex Jim and Karen Poteete collection; photo by László Kupi.

Product details

SpeciesSpessartine, Muscovite, Cleavelandite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Little Three Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 238

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Jim and Karen PoteeteNot 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 Little Three Mine, USA
from Little Three Mine, USA — gem-quality orange garnet on cleavelandite with tourmaline; prized for locality signature and Ramona pegmatite pocket…