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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

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 7.0 x 6.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGarnet Hill

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot 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
Spessartine from Garnet Hill
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