Spessartine from China, Fujian, Yunxiao Co., Tongbei, Wushan Spessartine Mine - image 1
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Spessartine from China, Fujian, Yunxiao Co., Tongbei, Wushan Spessartine Mine

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Intergrown mound of glassy orange spessartine crystals enhanced by lustrous smoky quartz

Product details

SpeciesSpessartine, Smoky quartz
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 x 11.0 cm
Added on05/21/2026
LocalityChina, Fujian, Wushan Spessartine Mine
RepairsNon
Current owner
Monte Cristaux
Monte Cristaux
Bruxelles, Belgique
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 Wushan Spessartine Mine, China
Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei Yunxiao, Fujian - famed for saturated orange spessartine with smoky quartz, a landmark locality prized by collectors.
Locality guide
Wushan Spessartine Mine
A collector's guide to Wushan Spessartine Mine, China: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 558 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.