Spessartine
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Glossy, deep wine-red crystals of spessartine in a stark white contrasting backdrop of euhedral crystals of feldspar, intergrown with quartz crystals. Some of these spessartines are quite large: to over one centimeter.
Product details
SpeciesSpessartine
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.9 x 10.5 x 6.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shengus
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
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(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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