Spessartine, Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)

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These garnets have a beautiful uniform deep orange color, fine gemminess, and excellent luster, reminiscent of Jeffrey Mine specimens. Most of the Spessartines are 2-3 mm, but some actually reach .5 cm, and with their gemminess, they absolutely glow under light. The small (.5 cm) Smoky Quartz crystals are well-terminated, while the largest are contacted on some sides. Ex. Charlie Key.