Spessartine from Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan - image 1

Spessartine from Shigar Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Nice sharp, well formed, dark-red Spessartine crystals with superb lustre, on white Albite. (ex-Gerhard Wagner Collection, ex-Marcus Budil specimen)

Product details

SpeciesSpessartineAlbiteSchorl
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.6 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm
Added on06/04/2025
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Shigar Valley
Current owner
Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography
Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography
Budapest, Hungary
Member since 2025

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Spessartine
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
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Spessartine from Shigar Valley
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Shigar Valley
Shigar Valley, Pakistan — premier pegmatite locality yielding blue aquamarine and pocket-quality minerals; prized for provenance and collectible diversity.