Spessartine
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Good spessartines from Arizona are rare. A 1.2 cm, incredibly lustrous and sharp spessartine is set on rhyolite matrix. This is excellent and seldom available material from the Aquarius Mountains. A couple of points of red indicate that this is spessartine.
Product details
SpeciesSpessartine
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 4.4 x 4.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Arizona, Mohave County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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(Mn3Al2Si3O12) is the vivid orange garnet prized for gemmy, sharp crystals and brilliant luster; forms with smoky quartz and feldspar.Regional guide
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