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Spessartine from USA, California, Little Three Mine, Hercules Dike

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Etched/corroded Spessartine Garnet on white Albite, from the Hercules Dike/Little 3 Mine, Ramona, California. ex Christopher Wentzell collection. About 5.5 cm across.

Product details

Species
Spessartine, AlbiteAbout Spessartine →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 cm
Added on04/21/2026
Locality
USA, California, Little Three MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Christopher WentzellNot 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…