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Spessartine

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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.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on12/12/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$65.00
Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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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.
Spessartine
Regional guide
Spessartine from Little Three Mine, USA
from Little Three Mine, USA — gem-quality orange garnet on cleavelandite with tourmaline; prized for locality signature and Ramona pegmatite pocket…