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Spessartine

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Fine crystals of spessartine from a little-known Baja California locality - from a fine suite of garnets in the personal collection of Bill Larson that included many from rarer localities. The largest crystal here measures 1.3 cm. The crystals are nicely exposed and really stand out against the contrasting stark white matrix.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 x 3.8 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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 El Alamo
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