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Spessartine
- Nani, (approximately 10 km SW of the Kenya border), near the village of Lemisikio, (approximately 30 km E of the Serengeti Nation Park), 35 km NE of Loliondo proper, Arusha Region, Tanzania
- Thumbnail, 1.2 x 0.8 x 0.7 cm
- Start Time: 02/02/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/09/2012 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
From the recent discovery in Tanzania, the best of these crystals are some of the largest orange Spessartine crystals extant! The strong color is a sure sign that the area was incredibly rich in Manganese, as Spessartines can range in color from red (Iron-rich) to orange (Manganese-rich). This particular piece hosts sharp, gemmy trapezohedra with good form and rich orange color. When its backlit, the color is intense! A nice reference thumbnail specimen to add to any collection. I do not know if more of these specimens will be coming out of the ground as I have seen very few of them at shows recently.