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Spessartine, Schorl

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There are two cool things about this specimen. The first, of course, is the lone, isolated spessartine garnet (0.7 m) that grew right on the side of the schorl. The second is that this is from the Little Three Mine, dear to many collectors hearts and from which very little material comes available on the market. The schorl is doubly-terminated and has good luster!

Product details

SpeciesSpessartine, Schorl
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Little Three Mine

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.
Spessartine
Regional guide
Spessartine from Little Three Mine, USA
from Little Three Mine, USA — gem-quality orange garnet on cleavelandite with tourmaline; prized for locality signature and Ramona pegmatite pocket…