Spessartine, Microcline
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Here you have dozens of crystals measuring to over one centimeter across, on a matrix of microcline that has formed blocky crystals on the surface. The spessartines have glassy luster and deep red color.
Product details
SpeciesMicrocline, Spessartine
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.5 x 9.9 x 5.8 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
Learn about Microcline
classic potassium feldspar with blocky crystals, dramatic twinning (Carlsbad, Manebach) and the vivid amazonite variety, a top Pikes Peak gem.Regional guide
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