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

Product details

SpeciesSpessartineSmoky quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 6.2 x 4.2 cm
Added on05/27/2026
LocalityChina, Fujian, Wushan Spessartine Mine
Current owner
DL
David Lucas
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.