gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, QUARTZ


Specimen: #15450
Locality: Tongbei, Yunxiao Co., Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China
Size: 76mm x 51mm x 22mm
Size description: Small Cabinet
Shipping: USA 12.80, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 18.90, China via UPS 33.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Excellent specimen of gem and fine Spessartine Garnet crystals up to 8mm partially covering a Microcline base from Tongbei, China. The Spessartines are very well shaped and transparent with rich orange color. The luster is very strong and the crystals just glow. They have sharp trapezohedral habit. Well shaped Muscovite rosettes and small Quartz crystals add a nice accent. In very good condition – some minor nicks and outside edge contacts.

Mesmerizing Spessartine!



gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, QUARTZ

gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, QUARTZ

gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, QUARTZ

gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, QUARTZ

gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, QUARTZ

gem GARNET var. SPESSARTINE, MUSCOVITE, QUARTZ