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Orange Spessartine from Afghanistan, Kunar, Dara-e-Pech District

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Orange Spessartine Garnet

Stunning Glossy Spessartine Terminated Garnet Crystal having vibrate orange red hues grown on Muscovite Matrix !

weight : 5 grams

size : h 3.4 x w 2.9 x d 1.2 cm

origin : Chappah Dara Mine, Dara I Pech, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Product details

SpeciesSpessartine, Muscovite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 2.9 x 1.2 cm
Weight5 grams
Added on07/05/2026
LocalityAfghanistan, Kunar, Dara-e-Pech District
RepairsNone
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Sep 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2026Nmn Mineral FindsNot disclosed

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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 Dara-e-Pech District
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Locality guide
Dara-e-Pech District
A collector's guide to Dara-e-Pech District, Afghanistan: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 431 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.