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Spessartine

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MIM Museum
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Perfect dark red crystal without the cracks that one generally finds in crystals from this mine; it has grown on crystals of double terminated quartz, along with small crystals of black schorl.

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Species
SpessartineAbout Spessartine →
Added on11/10/2024
Locality
Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar Valley

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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.
Regional guide
Spessartine from Shigar Valley
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