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Helvite with Quartz, 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.

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SpeciesQuartz, Spessartine, Helvite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 7.0 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityChina, Jiangxi, Wushan
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired 02/2026·Paid $2,500.00
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Quartz
Mineral guide
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
Quartz
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Quartz from Wushan
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Locality guide
Wushan
Wushan, China — famed spessartine locality with orange garnets and smoky quartz; pocket-rich specimens that elevated Chinese spessartine in collecting circles.