Spessartine from USA, California, Little Three Mine - image 1
Photo by Christopher Wentzell

Spessartine from USA, California, Little Three Mine

Christopher Wentzell
Christopher Wentzell
South Dakota, USA
0 for sale·Member since 2025

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

Species
Spessartine, CleavelanditeAbout Spessartine →
Added on04/26/2026
Locality
USA, California, Little Three MineRegional guide →

Learn more

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…