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Spessartine

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A matrix of white feldspar completely covered with brilliant, sparkling spessartines, to 0.7 cm. There are some large ones set amongst the smaller ones, and this variation in crystal size is quite unusual for these Tongbei specimens. They are usually quite uniform. The result is that the larger ones really stand out in the field of smaller ones. Superb luster!

Product details

SpeciesSpessartine
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.3 x 5.9 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityChina, Fujian, Wushan Spessartine Mine

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.
Spessartine
Regional guide
Spessartine from Wushan Spessartine Mine, China
Wushan Spessartine Mine, Tongbei Yunxiao, Fujian - famed for saturated orange spessartine with smoky quartz, a landmark locality prized by collectors.