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Spessartine

Rich Olsen Collection

Product details

SpeciesSpessartine
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.0 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm
Added on05/14/2026
LocalityTanzania, Arusha Region, Loliondo
Current owner
DB
Dave Bunk Minerals
Member since 2026

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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 Loliondo
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Locality guide
Loliondo
Loliondo, Tanzania — renowned for orange spessartine garnets from Nani Hill and rare orange kyanite; manganese-rich metamorphic locality with distinctive cryst…