Spessartine
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This is an attractive specimen from one of the best known localities in the United States for Spessartine. This piece features a lovely, sharp, lustrous, very deep red color, "textbook" trapezohedron sitting on Rhyolite matrix. It is virtually damage free and very eye-catching. A classic US Garnet specimen. The Spessartine crystal measures 1.3 cm across.
Product details
SpeciesSpessartine
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 7.0 x 6.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGarnet Hill
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide


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