Spessartine from Brazil, Minas Gerais, Navegadora claim

Beautiful sculptural and complex crystal of these now-famous Brazilian Spessartine Garnets from the Navegadora Mine in Minas Gerais state.

The combination of superb luster, wine-red color, gemminess, multiplex faces with intricate, geometric, angular forms culminates in a sublime Spessartine garnet crystal that is just better than most of the material out there.

Each face of the spessartine sparkles with superb luster and sharp definition, showcasing the step-by-step natural growth that adds incredible visual depth and interest. The garnet’s vibrant hue contrasts elegantly with the accompanying quartz, creating a perfectly balanced and highly aesthetic composition. It looks like a small sailboat.

The interior of this piece glows due to its rich red color, transparency and abundant internal reflections! The intricate growth features are mesmerizing.

Great specimens such as this are very difficult to obtain at the moment, largely due to the fact that they are some of the most unique and distinctive Garnet crystals extant. The combination of unique form, lustrous faces, and intense color make these specimens a must-have for any collector specializing in Garnet or world-wide minerals! What truly sets this piece apart is its remarkable condition, completely free from any major damage or repair.

This piece is undoubtedly from the best ever pockets of the material from the late 1990s and early 2000's.

Location: From Navegadora Claim, Penha do Norte, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Measures: 5,80 x 5,70 x 3,9 cm in total size

Weight: 114 grams

And many thanks to Laszlo Kupi from Finemineralphotography for this fantastic shot! @finemineralphotography