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Etched Spessartine

0 for sale·Member since 2025

"Brain", "Coral" like style. Not many like this one out there, but they exist. Best guess as to how it formed is that albite intergrew with the spessartine, then was etched out.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 3.2 x 2.0 cm
Weight28 grams
Added on03/13/2025

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2024Jacob BeckhamNot disclosed
Bought from FineArtMinerals

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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 Shengus
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