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Spessartine from Little Three Mine, California, USA

Orange Spessartine Garnet on bladed Albite var Cleavelandite, from the Hercules Dike, Little 3 Mine, Ramona, San Diego County, California. Also some micro black tourmaline associated. About 2.5 inches across. Christopher Wentzell collection.

Product details

SpeciesSpessartineCleavelandite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.3 cm
Added on04/26/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Little Three Mine
Current owner
Christopher Wentzell
Christopher Wentzell
Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Member since 2025

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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 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…
Locality guide
Little Three Mine
A collector's guide to Little Three Mine, USA: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 332 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.