Spessartine, Albite
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A whopper spessartine garnet crystal, measuring 2.3 cm, is nestled in a cluster of large, euhedral crystals of albite. The spessartine is a fine wine-red, with intense glassy luster and very sharp faces. A tube-like book of layered muscovite crystals is on one side of the spessartine. It is quite uncommon to find good spessartines of this size!
Product details
SpeciesAlbite, Spessartine
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.4 x 6.9 x 5.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar Valley
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Albite
sodium plagioclase famed for snow-white cleavelandite blades and Alpine pericline crystals; pegmatite matrices, bright luster, and appeal.Regional guide
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