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Spessartine

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An absolutely top-notch spessartine with deep red-orange color (not quite as red asit appears, but close), excellent clarity and luster, and stunning striations on all the crystals. The front has near-complete coverage by the crystals which wrap partway around the sides, and the two crystal-covered knobs give the specimen very aesthetic relief. This garnet is a winner all the way - at the very TOP PERCENTILE of all the pieces found for color and luster. 4.8 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm

Product details

SpeciesSpessartine
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.8 x 3.2 x 2.3 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.