Spessartine - Little Three Mine, USA

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

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Spessartine
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ColorsWhite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm
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Description
Orange red mostly gemmy crystals of spessartine measuring to 0.4 cm in size on a white crystallized feldspar matrix with minor muscovite. Elbaite crystals are present on the backside of the cluster. There are no points of attachment, this is in good condition.
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