Large gemmy Spessartine Garnet (188 grams) ex Dr. Ed David Coll.

Item Description

An impressive and sculptural, large, brilliant luster, gemmy, crystallized cherry-red spessartine garnet from the 2003 find at this well-known locale. The crystal has unbelievable dense etched stepped-growth faces on all sides. This outstanding large crystal has dramatic 360-degree viewability under bright light! Every turn and tilt highlights another densely stepped-growth area of the crystal. Parts of this stout crystal GLOWS, when backlit. Complete all-around and a pristine floater. An excellent article in the current issue of Rocks & Minerals by John White, former Curator of Gems and Minerals at the Smithsonian provides an in-depth examination of this fantastic etched spessartine crystal phenomenon at the Navegadora Mine. A very substanial and rare large crystal at 188 grams mass. Most large crystals were cut into gemstones. Ex Dr. Ed David Collection. Ed was Science Advisor to President Nixon and assembled several world-class collection. Valued at $2000.