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Spessartine

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A wonderful example for the species with a yellowish brown sharp crystal of helvite measuring 2.5 cm across set on a feldspar matrix with glassy gemmy crystals of smoky quartz and small gemmy crystals of orange spessartine. Completely crystallized all around and in super condition.

Product details

SpeciesSpessartineQuartzHelvite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityWushan mine, Tongbei, Fujian, China

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Unknown Owner
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Acquired
Feb 2026
WM
Weinrich Minerals

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Spessartine
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Learn about Spessartine
(Mn3Al2Si3O12) is the vivid orange garnet prized for gemmy, sharp crystals and brilliant luster; forms with smoky quartz and feldspar.