Spessartine, Schorl
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A gorgeous thumber featuring two big, cherry-red, lustrous and UNUSUALLY transparent spessartines on a crystal of schorl tourmaline. The schorl is not terminated, but on this specimen it serves really as a base for the spessartines anyway. The spessartines are large, measuring to 1.7 cm. Ex. Gary Hansen collection.
Product details
SpeciesSpessartine, Schorl
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 2.1 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit District
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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